Table 1 General citations from focus group interviews regarding key determinants of physical activity and relaxation

Awareness

“It is important to be aware of the advantages of relaxation”

Attitude

“Physical activity is not something you do during work hours”

“Too much relaxation inhibits fulfilment of task requirements”

Subjective norm

“Being physically active during work hours is not approved of by colleagues and supervisor”

“My colleagues state that relaxation is something that should be done after work”

Perceived behavioural control

“Increased physical activity is realized when shifting/rearranging priorities at work”

“Feeling free to choose when to relax during work hours”

Perceived barriers

“The sedentary nature of office work prohibits physical activity”

Physical environment

“It is not an environment in which physical activity is stimulated”

“Good facilities are needed to relax”