Hälsoinspiratörer
En kvalitativ studie om hur hälsoinspiratörer inom kommunal verksamhet upplever stöd och motivation i det hälsofrämjande arbetet
The workplace is perhaps the most developed arena for prevention of diseases and injuries among employees. In addition, according to the Swedish Work Environment Act, the employer is responsible to address physical and psychosocial risk factors. Moreover, many employers use health promotion, primarily related to individuals and their ambition to maintain or improve health, for example through dietary means and exercise. The aim of this study is to investigate health inspirers in municipal activities and their perceived support and motivation in work related to health promotion at the workplace. A qualitative method was chosen where six health inspirers within Ludvika kommun were interviewed. An interview guide with semi-structured questions was compiled. The material from the interviews was analyzed with manifest content analysis. The results show that the health inspirers dealt with both physical and psychosocial factors in their health promotion. The inspirers perceived adequate support from their managers, in supporting activities and new ideas, whereas the support from coworkers was insufficient. However, the coworkers were positive and appreciated the organized activities once they participated. The inspirers were motivated by contributing to affinity and joy within the team. The conclusion in this study is that support and motivation are important factors for the health inspirers to perceive meaningfulness in their health promotion.