Effectiveness of pedometer-based walking program to improve physical activity of workers in a software industry: An experimental study

Mathew, Varna; Akkilagunta, Sujiv; Kumar, Dinesh; Lakshminarayanan, Subitha; Kar, Sitanshu Sekhar

doi:10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_378_17

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“…Workplace pedometer-driven walking programs could mimic IPA of employees and attract more inactive people (Rinaldi-Miles et al, 2019). Pedometer interventions associated with behavioral strategies (goal setting, intention technique, habit construction, facilitator and barrier identification, prevention of relapse) were found to be useful in increasing PA levels, especially for sedentary individuals, because they are more accessible, feasible and effective (Hamilton et al, 2019;Mathew et al, 2019).…”

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Sport and physical activity participation in the workplace: the role of employees' self-perception

Baup¹,

Vignal²,

Bodet³

2021

IJWHM

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PurposeDespite preventive efforts from some companies to offer some sport and physical activity (SPA) to their employees, French participation rates remain very low, which limit impacts in terms of health and economic benefits. The aim of this study was to better understand the factors influencing SPA participation in the workplace.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study was conducted based on an electronic questionnaire survey disseminated to 24 companies based in France that offered SPA to their employees. An independent sample t-test was conducted to explore the differences between the most common facilitating and constraining factors, in relation to “being a sporty person” self-perception, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level and demographic information. Predictors of SPA in the workplace were determined using a binomial logistic regression.FindingsA total of 1,318 employees completed the survey, of which 60% were women, mostly highly educated and white collar. “Being a sporty person,” self-perception has been a predictor of SPA participation in the workplace.Practical implicationsMore multicomponent work-based interventions, including incidental physical activity, might be necessary to increase participation and overcome time constraint.Originality/valueAlthough SPA participation in the workplace is considered to promote numerous positive organizational and individual consequences, this is the first study to assess the associations between facilitating and constraining factors of SPA participation in the workplace setting and physical self-perception.

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Sport and physical activity participation in the workplace: the role of employees' self-perception

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Vignal²,

Bodet³

2021

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“…PA measurements were obtained using Omron HJ 325 pedometers (Omron Healthcare, Vernon Hills, IL, USA) which have been proven to be accurate for counting steps, as validated in another study [ 17 ]. The pedometers were calibrated by comparing the number of participants’ actual steps to the number of steps recorded by the pedometer.…”

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The Effects of a 7000-Step Goal and Weekly Group Walking Program for Overweight and Obese Elderly People in Sarawak, Malaysia: A Quasi-experimental Study

Saad

Cheah

Hazmi

2021

J Prev Med Public Health

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Physical inactivity is the fourth leading global risk factor for mortality, followed by obesity. The combination of these risk factors is associated with non-communicable diseases, impaired physical function, and declining mental function. The World Health Organization recommends physical activity to reduce the mortality rate. Thus, this study examined the effects on anthropometric measurements of a 12-week walking program for elderly people in Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia with a 7000-step goal and weekly group walking activities.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted involving 109 elderly people with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25.0 kg/m 2 . BMI, body composition, and average daily steps were measured at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0, and repeated-measures analysis of variance with the paired t-test for post-hoc analysis was conducted.Results: In total, 48 participants in the intervention group and 61 participants in the control group completed the study. A significant interaction was found between time and group. The post-hoc analysis showed a significant difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention (within the intervention group). The post-intervention analysis revealed an increase in the mean number of daily steps by 3571.59, with decreases in body weight (-2.20 kg), BMI (-0.94 kg/m 2 ), body fat percentage (-3.52%), visceral fat percentage (-1.29%) and waist circumference (-2.91 cm). Skeletal muscle percentage also showed a significant increase (1.67%). Conclusions:A 12-week walking program combining a 7000-step goals with weekly group walking activities had a significant effect on the anthropometric measurements of previously inactive and overweight/obese elderly people.

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Improving Physical Activity and Body Composition in a Medical Workplace Using Brief Goal Setting

Nanda

Hurt

Croghan

et al. 2019

Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes

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Objective: To evaluate the use of a wearable activity tracker and brief feedback in the workplace to motivate employees to improve activity. Patients and Methods: A total of 135 adult participants were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: control group (blinded to their step activity), intervention group (received counseling based on their step count), or no step-tracking device group. Participants were recruited from June 27, 2016, through February 21, 2018. Results: Most of the 135 participants were women (84%), with a mean AE SD age of 42.6AE10.1 years. Most participants (96%) completed 11 of the 12 weeks of step counts. Comparing treatment groups at week 12 (end of treatment), the intervention group (vs the control group) had significantly more steps (644.8; P<.01), had an 11.1% increase in step count from baseline (P<.01), was more likely to achieve goal (odds ratio¼1.73; P¼.02), increased distance traveled per week (0.46 miles; P<.01) and calories burned (90.6; P<.01), and had a decrease in some bioelectrical impedance measurements over time, including a greater loss in body fat mass (e0.90 kg; P¼.01), percentage fat (e0.96; P<.01), and visceral fat level (e0.60; P<.01). Finally, the intervention group indicated significantly greater satisfaction with their assigned randomization (89% vs 77%; P¼.01) and greater confidence in the effectiveness of their activity tracker (P<.01). Conclusion: Brief counseling accompanied by use of a step-counting device can improve workplace activity, which, in turn, can increase steps and decrease body fat, including visceral fat.

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Effectiveness of pedometer-based walking program to improve physical activity of workers in a software industry: An experimental study

Cited by 5 publications

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Sport and physical activity participation in the workplace: the role of employees' self-perception

Sport and physical activity participation in the workplace: the role of employees' self-perception

The Effects of a 7000-Step Goal and Weekly Group Walking Program for Overweight and Obese Elderly People in Sarawak, Malaysia: A Quasi-experimental Study

Improving Physical Activity and Body Composition in a Medical Workplace Using Brief Goal Setting

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