Physical activity barriers and motivators among employees with risk factors for heart disease
What is it about?
The study identified barriers and motivators to physical activity among employees with risk factors for heart disease. The main barriers include pain and physical limitation, lack of time, and lack of motivation. Motivators include family relationship, fear of illness, and wanting to feel better and healthy. The study finding is unique because pain and physical limitation was described by most workers as their number one barrier. This is not surprising considering that the workers in the study are considered high risk and have pre-existing chronic illness.
Why is it important?
The study finding is unique because pain and physical limitation was described by most workers as their number one barrier. This is not surprising considering that the workers in the study are considered high risk and have pre-existing chronic illness. This will help policy makers and administrators developing wellness programs that include physical activity to address the issue of pain as barrier and family as motivator among these population.