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Developing a Physical Activity Promotion Program in the Workplace: An Intervention Mapping Approach Publisher



Ghayen MM1 ; Ezati E2 ; Faghihi M3 ; Yarmohammadi S4 ; Shirzadi S5 ; Khalifeh Kandi ZR3 ; Shahandeh K6 ; Moradi M7 ; Taheri F1 ; Shahbazi H8 ; Karami S9 ; Farshad AA1
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  1. 1. Occupational Health Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Asadabad school of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Trauma Research center, Kashan University of medical sciences, Kashan, Iran
  5. 5. Promotion Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  6. 6. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Health Education and Health promotion, School of public health. Hamedan University of Medical sciences, Hamedan, Iran

Source: Iran Occupational Health Published:2022


Abstract

Background and aims: The changing nature of work in today's world has caused a large number of people to be engaged in sedentary jobs. In such cases, lack of physical activity (PA) can lead to non-communicable diseases and increase morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to provide a step-by-step development, implementation and evaluation of a PA promotion program in the workplace using an intervention mapping (IM) approach. Methods: In the present study, six stages of IM were used to promote PA in employees which include semi-structured qualitative study and rapid review of the literature along with a selection of theoretical methods and practical applications, program design, program implementation planning, and evaluation planning. Participants took part in the program activities completely voluntarily. Results: In the stage of qualitative study and review of the literature, the factors affecting physical activity at individual and environmental levels were determined. Also, the goals of change were based on the consequences of the program, the draft performance goals were set based on theories of behavior change. Moreover, the workplace-based intervention was performed over three months with a combination of structural exercises, providing a workplace for employees' PA and various media use. Finally, the program was evaluated by forming an executive team and providing them with sufficient training. Conclusion: Interventional mapping provides a systematic framework for developing workplace PA interventions. The mapping process is time-consuming but may be performed in locations larger if possible and effective. © 2022 Iran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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