Adapting citizen science to improve health in an occupational setting: Preliminary results of a qualitative study

摘要: Health interventions often do not reach blue-collar workers. Citizen science engages target groups in the design and execution of health interventions, but has yet been applied an occupational setting. This preliminary study determines barriers facilitators feasible elements for citizen to improve The was conducted a terminal construction company by performing semi-structured interviews focus with employees, management experts. Interviews were analyzed using thematic content analysis pilot tested. Workers considered work pressure, location several personal factors as at worksite, (lack of) social support (negative) culture both facilitators. worksite may include three elements: (1) knowledge skills, (2) culture, (3) awareness about lifestyle behaviors. Strategies implement these be specific. provides relevant indications on strategies worksite. Further studies feasibility other settings, including larger more heterogeneous sample workers, are necessary.