The relationship between meeting of recommendations on physical activity for health and perceived work ability among white‐collar workers

Nawrocka, Agnieszka; Garbaciak, Wiesław; Cholewa, Jarosław; Mynarski, Władysław

doi:10.1080/17461391.2018.1424257

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“…Some studies have shown the significant relationship between physical activity and the ability to work. [29][30][31] Work ability can be defined as having the health, competence and relevant occupational virtues required for managing some kind of job, assuming that the work tasks are reasonable and that the work environment is acceptable. 32 Therefore, it should be noted that the concept of work ability is holistic and can be affected by various factors, such as, eg, work stressors, individual characteristics, and diseases.…”

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<p>Association Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Musculoskeletal Disorders, And Perceived Work Ability Among Adult, Middle-Aged And Older Women</p>

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Niestrój-Jaworska²,

Mynarski³

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between objectively measured physical activity and perceived work ability and musculoskeletal disorders among adult, middle-aged, and older women. Patients and methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 348 women divided into 3 age groups: 30-49 years (n=111), 50-65 years (n=120), 66-75 years (n=117). Weekly physical activity was monitored using tri-axial accelerometer ActiGraph Gt3X. Perceived work ability was assessed using the standardized Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire. Information about the occurrence and intensity of musculoskeletal disorders was collected using standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) expanded by visual analog pain intensity scale (VAS). Results: Regardless of age, women who met physical activity recommendations achieved higher scores in each part of the WAI, and also in the total WAI scores. However, the most significant differences were found in women aged 50-64 years, and included the following items: subjective work ability, work ability in relation to demands, work impairments, sick leave in the past year. Total WAI scores were also significantly higher in women aged 30-49 and 50-64 years who met PA recommendations in comparison to women who did not meet recommendations. Also, significant relations between the frequency of occurrence of musculoskeletal problems and meeting physical activity recommendations were found in women aged 50-64 years. Those who were more physically active reported less musculoskeletal problems in shoulders (p=0.006) and ankles/feet (p=0.018) regions. Conclusion: Adherence to Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health disseminated by WHO is related to better-perceived work ability among adult (30-49 years) and middle-aged (50-64 years) women. There is also a relationship between adherence to recommendations of physical activity and frequency and intensity of musculoskeletal pain among middle-aged women.

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<p>Association Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Musculoskeletal Disorders, And Perceived Work Ability Among Adult, Middle-Aged And Older Women</p>

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Niestrój-Jaworska²,

Mynarski³

et al. 2019

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“…In addition, our study presented a smaller but significant relationship between lower OPA levels and LTPA. Nawrocka et al ( 2017 ) found a relationship between achieving recommended LTPA levels and WAI among white-collar workers. In the present study, even though the majority of participants were blue-collar workers, our results indicated a similar relationship in the group that had the lowest OPA level.…”

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“…LTPA and WAI within domains of OPA, is warranted. Previous studies have presented a strong positive association between the lack of vigorous LTPA and poor WAI (van den Berg et al 2009 ) and there has been relationship when achieving recommended LTPA levels and better WAI among sedentary workers (Nawrocka et al 2017 ). In addition, previous study found an association between high LTPA levels and better work ability in middle-aged workers with physically demanding jobs (Calatayud et al 2015 ).…”

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Relationships of leisure-time physical activity and work ability between different occupational physical demands in adult working men

Päivärinne

Kautiainen

Heinonen

et al. 2019

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Purpose Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is known to be associated with positive health benefits, but the role of occupational physical demands remains inconsistent. The purpose of the current study was to assess the relationship between LTPA and work ability in different occupational physical activity (OPA) levels between young adult men. Methods We performed physical activity measurements in work and leisure time with the long version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and work ability with the Work Ability Index (WAI) in 921 Finnish employed male volunteer participants. The participants were divided into LTPA tertiles I (< 8 MET-h/week), II (8–28 MET-h/week), and III (> 28 MET-h/week) and OPA tertiles I (0 MET-h/week), II (< 64 MET-h/week), and III (≥ 64 MET-h/week). Results There was a significant relationship between LTPA and WAI in OPA tertiles (adjusted for age, alcohol consumption, working class status, BMI, and employment years). Moreover, each LTPA tertile showed significant linear associations with WAI ( P < 0.001). Conclusion LTPA is positively associated with work ability among young adult men. More specifically, the relationships between LTPA and WAI were significantly greater in physically demanding jobs than in more passive jobs. Our results indicate the importance of LTPA, particularly with individuals under higher work-related physical strain.

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“…Since the physical activity of adults is highly significant for their proper social and individual functioning [28][29][30][31], it is necessary to undertake effective actions regarding individuals prone to hypokinesia, i.e. people without a steady income, low income, no money savings, and debt.…”

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Economic correlates of physical activity in adults

Puciato¹,

Rozpara²,

Mynarski³

et al. 2019

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Authors' contribution Wkład autorów: A. Study design/planning zaplanowanie badań B. Data collection/entry zebranie danych C. Data analysis/statistics dane-analiza i statystyki D. Data interpretation interpretacja danych E. Preparation of manuscript przygotowanie artykułu F. literature analysis/search wyszukiwanie i analiza literatury G. Funds collection zebranie funduszy Summary Background. Physical activity plays an immensely significant role in the prevention and treatment of diseases that often lead to premature death. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between physical activity of adults and determinants of their financial situation such as steady income, per capita income, savings, and indebtedness. Material and methods. The study was carried out between 2014 and 2015 in Wrocław, Poland on a group of 4332 residents aged 18 to 64 years. The respondents' habitual physical activity levels and income status were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the author's own SocioEconomic Status of Working Age People Questionnaire (S-ESQ), respectively. Results. There are positive correlations between physical activity level and socioeconomic status. Steady income and per capita income are two determinants of differences in physical activity in individuals over 44 years of age. The highest level of physical activity was noted in adults with a steady income of more than USD 542 per month. respondents with savings were also more physically active than their counterparts without savings. Finally, Wrocław residents who were without debts and who were aged 18-44 years were more physically active than were financially indebted residents. Conclusions. Actions should be undertaken to enhance physical activity of those adults remaining in a poor socioeconomic situation.

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The relationship between meeting of recommendations on physical activity for health and perceived work ability among white‐collar workers

Abstract: Meeting leisure-time physical activity recommendations (especially the criterion of vigorous physical activity) is significantly related to higher self-assessed ability to work among white-collar workers.

Cited by 24 publications

References 54 publications

<p>Association Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Musculoskeletal Disorders, And Perceived Work Ability Among Adult, Middle-Aged And Older Women</p>

<p>Association Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Musculoskeletal Disorders, And Perceived Work Ability Among Adult, Middle-Aged And Older Women</p>

Relationships of leisure-time physical activity and work ability between different occupational physical demands in adult working men

Economic correlates of physical activity in adults

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