Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Childcare Providers Own Physical Activity: A mixed method approach
Presenter Type
UNO Graduate Student (Doctoral)
Major/Field of Study
Health and Kinesiology
Advisor Information
Associate Professor
Location
MBSC Ballroom Poster # 203 - G (Doctoral)
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
24-3-2023 9:00 AM
End Date
24-3-2023 10:15 AM
Abstract
Childcare providers serve as role models for children’s behaviors and attitudes surrounding physical activity. However, childcare providers’ work demands have been associated with high rates of work-related stress and chronic physical health conditions. Physical activity may help to alleviate some of these issues; yet few studies have explored this topic. The purpose of the study was to assess childcare providers’ physical activity levels and to explore their perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity. This was a mixed-method concurrent triangulation study with childcare providers (n = 25) from both childcare centers and family childcare homes from urban (n = 13) and rural (n = 12) areas. ActiGraph GT9X accelerometers and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) measured the amount of physical activity and a semi-structured interview guided by the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) was used to explored barriers and facilitators to physical activity. Descriptive statistics were calculated for physical activity data. Qualitative data were analyzed through a thematic content analysis approach. For accelerometer data, on average per day, childcare providers accumulated 199.53 ± 62.50 minutes of light activity; 125.98 ± 68.12 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity; and 1094.42 ± 122.08 minutes of sedentary time. For GPAQ data, childcare providers reported 114.51 ± 48.44 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and 295.60 ± 141.48 minutes per day of sedentary time. Childcare providers common reported barriers included time constraints and health issues, self-efficacy or limited knowledge about physical activity, and safety concerns. On the other hand, the most common reported facilitators included knowledge of health benefits from physical activity, family and peer support, more time, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Childcare providers in this study had high levels of sedentary time and physical activity. Interventions could address barriers such as health issues and safety concerns to decrease sedentary time and maintain providers physical activity levels.
Scheduling
9:15-10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-Noon, 1-2:15 p.m.
Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Childcare Providers Own Physical Activity: A mixed method approach
MBSC Ballroom Poster # 203 - G (Doctoral)
Childcare providers serve as role models for children’s behaviors and attitudes surrounding physical activity. However, childcare providers’ work demands have been associated with high rates of work-related stress and chronic physical health conditions. Physical activity may help to alleviate some of these issues; yet few studies have explored this topic. The purpose of the study was to assess childcare providers’ physical activity levels and to explore their perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity. This was a mixed-method concurrent triangulation study with childcare providers (n = 25) from both childcare centers and family childcare homes from urban (n = 13) and rural (n = 12) areas. ActiGraph GT9X accelerometers and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) measured the amount of physical activity and a semi-structured interview guided by the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) was used to explored barriers and facilitators to physical activity. Descriptive statistics were calculated for physical activity data. Qualitative data were analyzed through a thematic content analysis approach. For accelerometer data, on average per day, childcare providers accumulated 199.53 ± 62.50 minutes of light activity; 125.98 ± 68.12 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity; and 1094.42 ± 122.08 minutes of sedentary time. For GPAQ data, childcare providers reported 114.51 ± 48.44 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and 295.60 ± 141.48 minutes per day of sedentary time. Childcare providers common reported barriers included time constraints and health issues, self-efficacy or limited knowledge about physical activity, and safety concerns. On the other hand, the most common reported facilitators included knowledge of health benefits from physical activity, family and peer support, more time, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Childcare providers in this study had high levels of sedentary time and physical activity. Interventions could address barriers such as health issues and safety concerns to decrease sedentary time and maintain providers physical activity levels.