2019 Volume 10 Issue 2 Special Issue
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Explaining the Physical Fitness Strengthening Factors in Employees in a Petrochemical Industry: A Qualitative Study


Rashin Alizadeh, Davoud Shojaeizadeh*, Mohammad Hossein Taghdisi, Fereshteh Zamani Alavijeh, Kamal Azam and et al
Abstract

Introduction: Low mobility is one of the causes of chronic diseases in the society, especially the industrial community and industrial environments. Behavioral physical activity is affected by multiple intrapersonal, interpersonal, environmental and social factors. The purpose of this study is to explain the factors that enhance physical activity in the staff of a petrochemical industry. Method: The present study was qualitative exploratory and was conducted using purpose-based sampling. To collect information from the experiences of 20 employees of the Imam Petrochemical Complex, through an in-depth, unstructured interview and based on physical activity boosters Educational factors asked the model to achieve information saturation. Finally, qualitative content analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: The results of the analysis of the findings in the main stage of the factors that strengthen the physical activity showed that the factors of behavioral enhancement were spiritual well-being, interactive interests, and the benefits of moral acceptability that determines the physical activity in the staff. Conclusion: The aforementioned amplifiers should be targeted at program design for physical activity. Identifying physical activity enhancers helps health planners to use the most appropriate methods and strategies to change the determinants of physical activity to enhance this behavior. According to employees, strengthening the benefits of physical activity in society, the workplace and the environment can be effective in their physical activity.


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