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ArticleHealth promotion international2025

'I just didn't find time to exercise': Co-designed physical activity resources for young Australian shiftworkers.

Madeline Sprajcer, Alexandra E Shriane, Sally A Ferguson, Charlotte C Gupta, Ruby G Smith, Jeannie J Kim, Crystal L Baum, Tracy Kolbe-Alexander, Robert Stanton, Matthew J W Thomas and 4 more

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Madeline SprajcerAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4966-871X
Alexandra E ShrianeAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7075-3839
Sally A FergusonAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Charlotte C GuptaAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Ruby G SmithAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Jeannie J KimAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Crystal L BaumAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Tracy Kolbe-AlexanderSchool of Health and Medical Sciences and Centre for Health Research University of Southern Queensland, PO BOX 4393 Raceview 4305, Ipswich, QLD, Australia.
Robert StantonAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Matthew J W ThomasAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5553-5825
Jessica L PatersonFlinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia.
Chloe GallagherResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Tom Reilly Building, Byrom Street Campus, Liverpool L3 3AF, United Kingdom.
Gabrielle RigneyAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Grace E VincentAppleton Institute and School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7036-7823

Funding

American Academy of Sleep Medicine FoundationAppleton InstituteAustralasian Sleep AssociationAustralian Citizen Science AssociationAustralian GovernmentCQUniversity DE250101169
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Shiftworkers are vital to essential industries yet often experience adverse health impacts, including barriers to regular physical activity. Young shiftworkers face additional challenges due to the transitional life stage and the increase of unhealthy behaviours. This study aimed to co-design tailored, evidence-based physical activity resources to support the health and wellbeing of young shiftworkers. A participatory co-design approach was undertaken, involving 48 co-designers, including young, experienced, and former shiftworkers, workplace health and safety professionals, science communicators, and academic experts. Participants attended 1-2 of eight online workshops. Data from the recorded and transcribed workshops informed resource development and included the identification of key physical activity topics and effective communication strategies. A combined inductive and deductive thematic analysis identified 22 unique codes, which were synthesized into five major themes: physical activity basics, impacts of insufficient physical activity, physical activity for shiftworkers, strategies and actions for shiftworkers, and recommendations for workplaces. These themes guided the development of a public-facing website containing evidence-based, context-relevant physical activity resources tailored specifically for young shiftworkers. A motivational and positive framing was consistently endorsed to enhance engagement and support behaviour change. The final resources reflect the diverse perspectives of co-designers and offer a scalable and practical tool to promote physical activity in this priority population. Further research should investigate resource uptake, usability, and behavioural outcomes over time.

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ExerciseHealth PromotionShift Work ScheduleAdolescentAdultAustraliaFemaleHumansMaleMotivationWorkplaceYoung Adultbehaviour changeco-designhealth promotionparticipatory researchworkplace health

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PMID41189323
PMCPMC12586330

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