Barriers and Facilitators of Achieving Healthy 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Work-From-Home Desk Workers: Findings From the Work From Home 24 (WFH24) Mixed-Methods Study.

Abstract

Work from home (WFH) has recently become a common work modality. Scarce evidence exists assessing determinants of 24-hour movement behaviors (24 MBs) in WFH workers. The aim of this study was to identify 24 MB determinants in WFH. Device-measured (activPAL3 Micro, Actiwatch Spectrum Plus) and self-reported (four questionnaires) 24 MB data were assessed quantitatively in 27 WFH desk workers. Qualitative data were gathered using transcripts from five focus groups to identify determinants for 24 MBs in WFH. Participants displayed low adherence to physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines but healthy sleep patterns. Focus groups revealed three key themes: (1) workspace characteristics, (2) support for healthy living, and (3) non-work-related influences. Device and focus group findings suggest improving waking day behaviors by leveraging the WFH physical environment, garnering social support, and improving self-efficacy could contribute to improving 24 MBs in WFH desk workers.