National Online Research Articles

Are Argentinians ready for plant-based meat alternatives? A case study on awareness and willingness for consumption.

Meat alternatives' popularity is increasing worldwide. Nevertheless, the attitudes and motivations underpinning their adoption still evolve and may differ by region. In Argentina, where meat consumption per capita is among the highest globally, the market for plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) is just beginning to develop. Few reports attempt to explain the behavior of the Argentinian population regarding these products. This study explored the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of meat analogues and hybrid products through a national online survey (N=2339). Also, barriers and drivers to their consumption as well as the target segments were identified. Participants were classified as omnivores 73.8%, flexitarians 19.5%, vegetarians 6%, and vegans 0.7%. Despite the significant lack of awareness about PBMAs, there is a strong willingness to adopt them, with females, younger respondents, and those with lower incomes more open to these options. The main drivers for consumption were health concerns, animal welfare, and environmental awareness. Familiarity was a key factor influencing the adoption, as evidenced by the openness of well-informed omnivores. Lack of available options represented the main limitation for consumption and distrust regarding their origin and sensory appeal were the primary reasons for rejection. This study reveals a potential market for PBMAs in Argentina, highlighting that guaranteeing nutritional and sensory quality is crucial. Educating consumers is also essential for their widespread acceptance.

Evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of different recruitment strategies for the FINGER-NL multidomain lifestyle intervention trial via the Dutch Brain Research Registry.

Recruitment of participants for intervention studies is challenging. We evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of a participant recruitment campaign through an online registry for the FINGER-NL study, a multi-domain lifestyle intervention trial targeting cognitively healthy individuals aged 60-79 with dementia prevention potential. Additionally, we explored which recruitment strategy successfully reached individuals from underrepresented groups in research. The campaign entailed seven recruitment strategies referring to The Dutch Brain Research Registry (DBRR): (1) Facebook advertisements, (2) appearance on national television, (3) newspaper articles, (4) researcher outreach, (5) patient organizations, (6) search engines, and (7) other. For each strategy, we describe the number of individuals (a) registered, (b) potentially eligible, and (c) included in FINGER-NL. Subsequently, the efficiency, defined by the eligibility ratio (eligible/registered), and effectiveness, defined by the inclusion ratio (included/registered) were calculated. Associations between recruitment strategies and sociodemographic factors of underrepresented groups were tested with binomial logistic regressions. The campaign resulted in 13,795 new DBRR registrants, of which n=3475 were eligible (eligibility ratio=0.25) and n=1008 were included (inclusion ratio=0.07). The Facebook advertisements and television appearance resulted in the highest numbers of registrants (n=4678 and n=2182) which translated to the highest number of inclusions (n=288 and n=262). The appearance on national television (eligibility ratio=0.35), newspaper articles (0.26), and Facebook campaigns (0.26) were the most efficient strategies. The national television appearance (inclusion ratio=0.13) was the most effective strategy. The Facebook campaign and appearance on national television performed relatively better in recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups. A multipronged recruitment campaign via a national online recruitment registry is efficient and effective in recruiting and prescreening an adequate number of individuals aged 60-79 years with prevention potential for a multi-site intervention trial within a limited time frame of 15 months. Social media advertisements and television are preferred strategies to recruit individuals from underrepresented groups. An online brain research registry recruited eligible participants successfully.Mass media recruitment strategies are efficient for reaching large numbers.Direct recruitment through researchers and patient organizations seems more effective.Online registries offer automated prescreening and alternatives for screen-failures.Tailored strategies are needed to reach underrepresented groups to improve diversity.

Willingness to take Mpox vaccine and associated factors among health professionals in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Monkeypox (Mpox) is vaccine preventable a viral infection declared as a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization in 2022. As a response to the epidemic, vaccines against the virus are being implemented in different countries, complementing other public health interventions. However, little is known about the willingness to accept the Mpox vaccine among health professionals in Africa, notably in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify willingness to take the Mpox vaccine and associated factors among health professionals in Ethiopia. A national online cross-sectional study design was employed between August 31, 2024, and September 6, 2024, among health professionals in Ethiopia. The data were collected from purposively selected healthcare professionals utilizing snowball sampling to achieve a high response rate using a semi-structured online survey tool. The tool was pretested, every survey item was drafted as a must-fill, and only data with correct characters were included after removing responses with miss response for the intended questionnaire. Variables with a p-value<0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression analysis were taken as candidates for multivariable analysis. An adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were computed and p-value <0.05 were used to set statistically significant variables within final model. Finally, text, tables, and figures were used to present the data. The study involved 749 health professionals. Of the participants, 637 (85%) were males, 674 (90%) were currently employed in urban areas, and 543 (72.5%) had received the COVID-19 vaccine. Among all participants, 423 (56.5%) demonstrated a good knowledge of Mpox, whereas 211 (28.2%) expressed a willingness to get vaccinated against Mpox. Besides, recent travel to countries experiencing the Mpox outbreak (AOR=3.21, 95%CI:1.65-6.29), positive attitude towards the Mpox vaccine uptake (AOR=3.08, 95%CI:2.11-4.49), lack of access to Mpox infection information (AOR=1.93, 95%CI:1.05-3.55), the belief that avoiding treatment of Mpox cases would prevent self-contamination (AOR=4.05, 95%CI: 2.83-5.80), and prior contact with individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 (AOR=1.57 95%CI (1.07-2.32)were factors significantly associated with willingness to get vaccinated against Mpox. Despite the ongoing outbreak within the continent, only a low proportion of surveyed health professionals expressed willingness to receive the Mpox vaccine. In addressing the outbreak, it is crucial to consider various factors such as recent travel to Mpox-affected countries, attitude towards Mpox, knowledge about the disease, and prior exposure to confirmed COVID-19 cases when developing and distributing information about Mpox vaccine. Consequently, substantial efforts must be directed towards educating and empowering health professionals in Ethiopia to effectively contribute to prevention and control measures.

Perspectives and experiences regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in a community sample of Veterans with unhealthy alcohol use: overall and across sexual orientation and gender identity

BackgroundUnhealthy alcohol use is an independent, modifiable risk factor for HIV, but limited research addresses alcohol use and HIV prevention synergistically. Groups that experience chronic stigma, discrimination, and/or other marginalization, such as sexual and gender minoritized groups, may have enhanced HIV risk related to unhealthy alcohol use. We described awareness of and experiences with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among a community sample of Veterans reporting unhealthy alcohol use (relative to those without), overall and across self-reported sexual orientation and gender identity.MethodsUsing data collected from a national online survey of Veterans recruited via Facebook ads, community organizations, and listservs, we assessed variation in four PrEP outcomes (knowledge, experience, willingness, and conversations with doctors) across patterns of unhealthy alcohol use among all respondents reporting any lifetime drinking (n = 1,041) and then within sexual orientation and gender identity groups using Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests.ResultsAmong 1,041 eligible Veterans, 440 (42%) screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use. Veterans with unhealthy alcohol use were not more likely to have heard of PrEP (58.2% vs. 55.4%, p = 0.37), but trended toward more likely to have taken PrEP (7.5% vs. 5.0%, p = 0.09), to be willing to take PrEP (30.5% vs. 27.6%, p = 0.06), and to have spoken with a doctor about PrEP (11.4% vs. 7.7%, p = 0.04). Those with heavy episodic drinking also trended toward higher prevalence of PrEP awareness (60.0% vs. 54.6%, p = 0.09), and were more likely to have taken PrEP (8.3% vs. 4.7%, p = 0.02), to be willing to use PrEP (34.6% vs. 25.5%, p < 0.01), and to have had conversations with doctors about PrEP (12.7% vs. 7.2%, p < 0.01). Similar patterns were observed for severe unhealthy alcohol use and past-year frequent heavy episodic drinking. Generally, sexual/gender minoritized Veterans with unhealthy alcohol use reported more PrEP-affirming responses than those without but associations with unhealthy alcohol use were similar.ConclusionsUnhealthy alcohol use was prevalent, particularly among Veterans with minoritized sexual orientation/gender identity, but not clearly linked to increased PrEP-literacy and use despite its known status as an HIV risk factor. Across groups, > 25% of individuals were willing to take PrEP. Interventions targeting both alcohol use and HIV prevention should capitalize on this.

A national survey on gastroenterology and hepatology training reveals dissimilar perceptions between trainees and trainers and an important need for improvement in training programs.

We aimed to collect data on gastroenterology and hepatology training from the viewpoint of trainees and trainers. A national online survey was distributed among trainees and specialists at certified training institutions between February and May 2024. Overall, 226 respondents - 98 trainees, 78 trainers, 50 program directors, and department heads responded, with a national coverage of 70% of trainees and 85% of specialty-department heads. A training curriculum was reported by 56% of trainees and 84% of curriculum organizers, regular feedback and training progress meetings by 11% of trainees (57% if considered without assessment of training progress), but 88% of curriculum organizers. Training was rated as very good or good by 65% of trainees, 79% of trainers, and 100% of department heads. Quality of functional diagnostics, endoscopy, and ultrasound training was rated as very good or good by trainees in 16, 61, and 54%, by trainers in 27, 79, and 58%, and by department heads in 74, 89, and 85%. Much agreement was found concerning the wish for external rotations (trainees 65%, trainers 70%, and department heads 89%) and a new postcertification advanced-endoscopy training and accreditation. Department heads seem to overestimate the quality of their training programs. Consequently, we found large discrepancies in the perception of specialty training that should stimulate efforts to standardize training and boost necessary train-the-trainer programs. Diagnosis of functional gastrointestinal disorders and abdominal ultrasound skills are areas with the largest room for improvement. Increased flexibility of hospital providers will be crucial for significant improvement of external training possibilities.

The Influence Of Social Media on Msme Product Marketing: A Meta-Analysis

This research aims to determine the influence of social media on the marketing of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The study employs a meta-analysis method by reviewing several articles from national journals accessible online through Google Scholar. The meta-analysis uses a sample of 15 relevant articles from national journals focusing on the impact of social media on MSME product marketing from 2020 to 2024. Based on data from the 15 journals, the findings reveal that social media significantly positively impacts MSME product marketing. It demonstrates that social media plays a crucial role in increasing product awareness and reaching a broader audience. Social media enables MSMEs to promote their products more creatively, visually, and interactively, resulting in more effective sales growth.

The collective experience of moral distress: a qualitative analysis of perspectives of frontline health workers during COVID-19

BackgroundMoral distress is reported to be a critical force contributing to intensifying rates of anxiety, depression and burnout experienced by healthcare workers. In this paper, we examine the moral dilemmas and ensuing distress personally and collectively experienced by healthcare workers while caring for patients during the pandemic.MethodsData are drawn from free-text responses from a cross-sectional national online survey of Australian healthcare workers about the patient care challenges they faced.ResultsThree themes were derived from qualitative content analysis that illuminated the ways in which moral dilemmas and distress were relationally experienced by healthcare workers: (1) the moral ambiguity of how to care well for patients amid a rapidly changing work environment; (2) the distress of witnessing suffering shared between healthcare workers and patients; and (3) the distress of performing new forms of invisible work in the absence of institutional recognition. These findings reveal that moral distress was a strongly shared experience.ConclusionsFindings advance understandings of moral distress as a relational experience, collectively felt, constituted, and experienced by healthcare workers. Considering how to harness collective solidarity in effectively responding to moral distress experienced across the frontline healthcare workforce is critical.

The Analysis of Village Development by Youth Through Online Mass Media in Support of SDG’s 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The youth's role in village development is one of the determining factors for national development progress. Their ideas, insights, and creativity can facilitate various development programs, particularly village development. These efforts directly contribute to the achievement of SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities by encouraging sustainable community development, and strengthening local governance. This research aims to analyse the youth awareness of village development published through online mass media. “Suara Merdeka” is a national online mass media that seeks to improve public insight by providing accurate and responsible information. News dissemination related to youth efforts in various village development can increase other youth's awareness and active participation in village development. This research uses a content analysis approach. The results showed that in 6 months (March-August 2024), 12 news articles were published by “Suara Merdeka” and related to the keywords “village development by youth”. The four main issues related to this keyword are village development by youth through the Field Study and Community Service program, village development through the Community Service of lecturers and students, village development through student organisation activities, and youth capacity building programs.

Factors associated with bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening uptake and diagnosis among men who have sex with men in France

BackgroundThe prevalence of syphilis, Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in men who have sex with men (MSM) is very high. As these bacterial sexually transmitted infections (bSTIs) are frequently asymptomatic, they are often undiagnosed and therefore untreated. We aimed to characterize the profile of MSM who reported bSTI screening and diagnosis in the previous 12 months, and to identify the factors associated with a diagnosis of a bSTI among MSM in France.MethodsWe used data from Enquête Rapport au Sexe (ERAS), a large French national anonymous cross-sectional online survey among MSM conducted from 26 February to 11 April 2021. After comparing MSM screened and diagnosed in the previous year with those who were not, a binary logistic regression model was used to compare MSM diagnosed with at least one bSTI with those who were not.ResultsOf the 13 300 survey respondents, 6 263 (47.1%) MSM reported screening for at least one bSTI in the previous 12 months. Of these, 1 060 (16.9%) were diagnosed for at least one bSTI during their most recent screening. Specifically, 446 (7.1%) MSM were diagnosed with NG, 427 (6.8%) with CT, and 402 (6.4%) for syphilis. The following self-reported factors were associated with a greater likelihood of bSTI diagnosis: younger age, a lower educational level, frequenting MSM meeting places, not currently using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) but willing to take preventive treatment against bSTIs (reference group: not using PrEP and not willing to take preventive treatment against bSTIs), low health literacy, more than one sexual male partner, practicing chemsex, and condomless anal intercourse with casual male partners (the latter three factors concerning the previous six months).ConclusionsA large proportion of MSM were diagnosed for at least one bSTI. This result provides an insight into bSTI screening uptake and diagnosis among MSM in France, and could inform future decisions about how to plan effective bSTI screening and diagnosis programs for this population.

Understanding the distribution of recent deliberate self-harm among young LGBTQ+ australians

ABSTRACT Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a high prevalence experience for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary and queer (LGBTQ) youth. These behaviours are associated with significant morbidity and suicidality and constitute a risk factor for future impairment. Presently, there is little understanding about how DSH burden is distributed among LGBTQ youth in Australia, and how engagement is shaped by biographic factors. A national cross-sectional online survey was conducted involving 5,660 LGBTQ participants in Australia aged 14–21. Univariable logistic regression analyses were used to explore the factors associated with recent DSH. Independent variables included demographic traits as well as experiences of verbal, physical and sexual harassment and attachment to one’s school. DSH is strongly associated with suicidality and clinically significant psychological distress. Likelihood of recent (<12 months) engagement did not differ by sexual orientation but was more likely among trans and non-binary youth, with the highest odds of engagement noted among trans men. DSH engagement was significantly associated with most domains of harassment experiences (physical and sexual), but attachment to one’s school or educational appeared to exert a protective effect. DSH engagement is unevenly distributed among LGBTQ youths; interventions should focus on fostering a positive and inclusive educational environment for those most impacted.

The pandemic paradox: a mixed methods participatory approach to understanding autistic adults’ experiences during COVID-19

Although researchers have attempted to understand the lived experiences of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, existing studies have noted a lack of participatory research. Adopting a truly participatory approach, two autistic researchers led this study alongside an autism advisory panel established to guide the national online survey from inception to the dissemination of results. The autistic community identified six domains of importance: (1) social connectedness, (2) community participation, (3) support needs, (4) educational outcomes, (5) learning experiences, and (6) employment. A convergent mixed methods design resulted in the largest representation of autistic adults’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic to date (N = 951). An integrated and narrated synopsis of autistic adults’ lived experiences revealed the paradoxical nature of public health measures as increasing and decreasing wellbeing, potential issues with the accuracy of proxy reports, and demographic differences. Improvements in education and approaches to learning are recommended for further exploration.

Characteristics of people who report firearm suicidal ideation in the USA

ObjectivesFirearms are the most common method of suicide, yet little is known about the attributes of people who contemplate firearm suicide. The objective of this study was to describe people...

Variation in ambulance pre-alert process and practice: cross-sectional survey of ambulance clinicians

BackgroundAmbulance clinicians use pre-alert calls to inform emergency departments (EDs) about the arrival of critically ill patients. However, there is variation in guidance between local ambulance service policies in terms...

Evolution of hospital clinical pharmacy services in Finland in the period 2017–2022: the third nationwide follow-up survey

Background and objectivesPharmacists’ involvement in patient care became more common in Finnish hospitals during the period of 2011–2016. The first national survey was conducted in 2011 and repeated using the...

Flourishing and job satisfaction in employees working in UK clinical trial units: a national cross-sectional survey

BackgroundTo evaluate healthcare interventions in clinical trials, it is crucial to attract and retain a skilled workforce. The job demands associated with developing and running clinical trials have been linked with difficulties in recruiting and retaining skilled Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) staff. Flourishing conceptualises positive aspects of wellbeing which may help staff to thrive within a demanding job role. This study explored the association between flourishing and job satisfaction among staff based in UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)-registered CTUs.MethodsA national online survey of UKCRC-registered CTUs was conducted which combined psychometric measures of flourishing (eudaimonic workplace wellbeing scale) and job satisfaction (including measures of turnover intention and workplace engagement), alongside free-text questions.ResultsFour hundred and eighty-four staff from 52 UKCRC CTUs completed the survey. Overall, participants reported 'average’ levels of job satisfaction and work engagement, but there was evidence that CTU staff reported slightly lower levels of flourishing and moderate levels of turnover intention. Salary, role, and flexible working arrangements were associated with levels of flourishing. When these factors were controlled for, higher levels of flourishing were still predictive of job satisfaction and turnover, but not work engagement. Qualitative analysis of free text responses revealed that elements of the working environment, such as supportive relationships, flexible working, and development opportunities, can act as resources to help employees flourish in their jobs.ConclusionsThrough exploring flourishing in CTU staff we identified factors which may help CTU employees thrive in their role, and in turn increase job satisfaction and commitment to their place of work. CTUs should consider the importance of developing a working environment which supports staff to feel valued, experience autonomy and supportive working relationships, as well as opportunities to develop and engage in meaningful work. Efforts to understand and protect the wellbeing of CTU staff are vital to attract and retain staff to design and conduct clinical trials. The learning from this may be applicable to other healthcare workforces facing a recruitment and retention crisis.

How information about historic carbon emissions affects support for climate aid: evidence from a survey experiment

In recent years, international climate negotiations have reached increasing consensus that the wealthiest countries should make significant financial contributions to offset the damages caused by the climate crisis in poorer countries. Proponents have justified such action based on wealthy countries’ disproportionate responsibility for global warming in the form of past emissions. However, in democratic countries such as the United States, it remains uncertain whether such messages can affect public opinion, especially across partisan lines. We conducted a pre-registered survey from a national online pool (N = 5,002) with a built-in experiment to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative communications strategies associated with historic carbon emissions in increasing support for climate aid. We find that specific attribution claims that reflect a climate justice perspective do boost support for more generous climate aid, but the effects are largely driven by Democrats. We also find that global solidarity frames emphasizing shared responsibility did not affect support for climate aid. Our results have important implications for climate advocacy and our understanding of climate-related attitudes.

Hematologists’ perspective on advance directives, a French national cross-sectional survey – the ADORE-H study

BackgroundThe onset of hematological malignancies can lead to acute and critical situations. It can also result in adverse outcome despite the significant advancements made in their therapeutic management. In this context, advance care planning and, in particular, advance directives (AD) play an essential role. However, the use of AD in patients with malignant hematological conditions remains very rare.Material & methodsThe aim was to evaluate the perception of AD by hematologists. We conducted a national online survey in France. All hematologist working in a hospital setting and treating malignant hemopathies were solicited. The questionnaire covered five areas: personal perception of AD; assistance in writing AD; patient information about AD; use of ADs; and demographic data.Results318 hematologists (33.7% of the whole population), working in 103 different centers across France participated in the study. 72.6% (n = 231) of the respondents believed that AD could be beneficial for patient’s care. Only 32.7% talked about AD with their patients on a regular basis. The lack of utilization was correlated with the fear of creating anxiety for the patient (64.9%; n = 172) or for relatives (30.9%; n = 80), as well as the belief that AD were deemed inappropriate for their patients (57.8%; n = 145). 19.5% (n = 62) of responding hematologist offered their assistance to patients in writing AD. This proportion was higher in physicians who had previously worked in palliative care unit (35,6% vs. 16,8%, p = 0,0004).ConclusionThe majority of the surveyed hematologist hold a positive opinion about AD. However, only a few discuss the matter with their patients. The fear of consequences for patients and relatives, particularly anxiety, remains the primary barrier to providing information about AD.

Health-related quality of life profiles of adults with arthritis and/or fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional study.

Adults with arthritis experience poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL), though research often focuses on single HRQOL outcomes or summary scores. We aimed to identify HRQOL profiles in adults with different arthritis types and determine risk and protective factors. Data including PROMIS-29 Profile v2.1 and PROMIS Short Form v2.0 - Emotional Support 4a were collected through a national foundation's online survey of adults with arthritis in the U.S. We used latent profile analysis (LPA) to characterize the heterogeneity in arthritis patients by clustering them into HRQOL profiles, based on statistical model fit and clinical interpretability. We fit a multinomial logistic regression model with HRQOL profile assignment as the outcome to determine associations with protective and risk factors. We included 25,305 adults with arthritis. The LPA results favored a five-HRQOL profile solution (entropy = 0.83). While some profiles displayed better HRQOL in some domains, 93% of the sample displayed impacted pain and physical functioning. One profile (20%) displayed mean T-scores nearly 2 standard deviations below the population mean. Despite poor physical HRQOL outcomes, one profile (10%) displayed average mental health. All demographic and clinical factors contributed significantly to the model, including risk factors (arthritis types, work status) and protective factors (more emotional support, starting exercise). We identified profiles with consistently impacted HRQOL in arthritis, though one displayed average mental health functioning despite poor physical functioning. These results highlight the value of considering the patient's HRQOL experience alongside treatment options, and the potentially positive impact of non-pharmacological interventions.

Diagnostic trajectories of patients with rare cancer in the Netherlands: results from a nationwide cross-sectional survey.

Diagnosing rare cancers is challenging and often leads to prolonged diagnostic trajectories. This study investigated the diagnostic trajectory of patients with rare cancers in The Netherlands. Data from 1541 patients were recruited via patient advocacy in a national online survey on their diagnostic trajectory, such as first general practitioner (GP) consultation to hospital referral and number of hospital visits before final diagnosis. Differences between solid vs. non-solid tumours and EURACAN domains were explored. Diagnostic timelines varied from less than 3 months to over 12 months. Most patients (76.0%) first consulted their GP before going to a hospital. 76.3% of all patients were referred to a hospital within less than 3 months. 32.1% reported receiving an incorrect diagnosis, and 44.6% of them underwent treatment or medication for the (perceived) incorrect diagnosis. Patients with solid vs. non-solid rare cancers trajectories differed significantly for treatment hospital, route to diagnosis, correctness of initial diagnosis, and number of hospital visits before correct diagnosis (all p < 0.001). Patients with neuroendocrine (NET; 21.7%) and endocrine tumours (17.5%) experienced longer GP-to-hospital visit waiting times. Patients with non-solid cancers often received a correct diagnosis after one hospital visit (75%) when compared with patients with solid cancer (2+ = 57.7%). Those with rare skin cancer and non-cutaneous melanoma, head and neck, and thoracic cancer visited multiple hospitals before an accurate diagnosis (56.7%, 53.8%, and 50.0%). Patients with rare cancers face significant challenges with diagnostic delays and inaccuracies. Researching symptom signatures and investing in regional clinical networks might improve diagnostic timelines.

Can telework help us to tip into low-carbon passenger transportation?

The pressure to mitigate climate change and to inhibit irreversible changes on the Earth’s system is large. In particular, the passenger transportation sector has to undergo a radical change to drastically reduce emissions. This study analyzes telework as an enabling condition to move passenger transportation onto a low-carbon trajectory. We used a mixed-methods approach with a qualitative expert focus group (n = 8) as a preparatory step and a consecutive national online survey focusing on the Austrian working population (n = 688), and linked our empirical results with findings from the international literature in a causal loop diagram. Our results show that the willingness to conduct telework and the level of acceptance for several incentives that support low-carbon mobility is high (personal agency). However, to translate this personal willingness into actual emission reductions, attractive framework conditions (societal agency) must be created. Therefore, telework should not be seen as an isolated area for action, as it most effectively unfolds its potential as an enabling condition when incorporated into a policy package with incentives for low-carbon mobility.