Abstract
Objective: Current UK workplace health promotion guidance recommends that employers minimise sedentary behaviours but understanding the issues relating to prolonged workplace sitting has received little empirical attention. This study aimed to explore employees' perceptions of sitting time. Methods: Participants at a small to medium sized UK company were invited to join one of five focus groups. A framework analysis approach was used. Results: Self-reported mean estimate of occupational sitting time was 6.4 hours/day with a mean estimate of leisure time sitting 6.5 hours/non-work days. The study highlighted employees' lack of appreciation of the health risks associated with sedentary behaviour. Conclusions: This study has highlighted that in addition to personal determinants, the workplace environment and organisational culture have a key role in supporting employees' potential adoption of healthier sitting behaviour in the workplace.
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Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001130 |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ltd. |
Additional Information: | Copyright © 2017 by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | 1117 Public Health And Health Services, 1110 Nursing, Environmental & Occupational Health, |
Depositing User (symplectic) | Deposited by Bayjoo, Jennifer on behalf of Flint, Stuart |
Date Deposited: | 04 Aug 2017 15:20 |
Last Modified: | 09 Nov 2023 03:22 |
Item Type: | Article |
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