Investigating facilitators and barriers of university-based administrative staff, residents and researchers to implement an active breaks intervention: a mixed-methods study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Implementing workplace active breaks (ABs) faces barriers like lack of time and motivation, but facilitators such as flexible scheduling and group support exist. Understanding these factors is key for promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior.
Area Of Science
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health Interventions
Background
- Sedentary work behavior is a growing concern in academic and administrative settings.
- Workplace interventions are needed to mitigate health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
- Active breaks (ABs) offer a potential strategy to increase physical activity during the workday.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify barriers and facilitators for implementing active breaks (ABs) in a university workplace.
- To analyze these factors across intrapersonal, social, and environmental levels using a socio-ecological model.
- To inform the development of effective ABs interventions tailored to university staff.
Main Methods
- A mixed-methods approach combining virtual focus groups and an online questionnaire.
- Involved 30 participants from diverse roles at Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.
- Data analyzed to identify key themes related to ABs barriers and facilitators.
Main Results
- Key barriers include lack of time, motivation, influence, awareness, inadequate space, and limited organizational support.
- Facilitators identified are access to information, flexible hours, group support, awareness programs, suitable spaces, and organizational structure.
- High interest (92.59%) in workplace interventions to reduce sedentary time, with preferences for flexible timing and group-based activities led by professionals.
Conclusions
- Barriers and facilitators to active breaks interventions were identified from the perspective of university staff.
- Findings can guide institutions in creating supportive environments for physical activity and well-being.
- An integrated, individual-centered approach is recommended for successful implementation of workplace interventions.
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