@article{Gradidge_Phaswana_Chau_2022, title={“If money was no object”: A qualitative study of South African university office workers’ perceptions of using height-adjustable sitstand desks}, volume={34}, url={https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sajsm/article/view/13881}, DOI={10.17159/2078-516X/2022/v34i1a13881}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Background:</strong> Data from empirical investigations on the feasibility and acceptability of using sit-stand desks in an office-based setting in low- and middle-income settings are limited.</p> <p><strong>Objectives:</strong> To explore the perceptions of South African office workers towards using height-adjustable sit-stand desks to reduce sitting time during vocational hours.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> Self-reported sedentary behaviour and in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in December 2020. Thematic content analysis approach was used to develop themes.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Eleven office workers with a work-time sitting time of 8 (6-8) hours were interviewed (age 40.5 ± 12.6 years), most (91%) were female. The main themes emerged and included: overall impressions of the height-adjustable sit-stand desks; enablers versus barriers to using the desk and readiness to continue using sit-stand desks.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings of this research add to the evidence on environmental workstation modifications for reducing sedentary behaviour. Further investigations on the efficacy of sit-stand desks are recommended in South African university office workers.</p>}, number={1}, journal={South African Journal of Sports Medicine}, author={Gradidge, Philippe and Phaswana, Merling and Chau, Josephine}, year={2022}, month={Aug.} }