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Thereby, NCD burden those affected and challenge society, welfare systems and companies in many different ways. Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) is considered promising to improve and maintain employee health and physical activity (PA)-related WHP programs constitute a main area of action. This study aimed to better understand the needs employees with NCD have with regard to PA related WHP programs.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n In an exploratory approach, qualitative partly structured interviews were conducted with 15 employees with NCD. 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