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Impact of a group-based intervention program on physical activity and health-related outcomes in worksite settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The benefits of physical activity (PA) have been well documented, and the worksite is a promising setting for PA promotion. The aims of this study were as follows: 1. To evaluate the effect of a group-based worksite intervention on PA and health-related outcomes by using pedometers. 2. To examine the associations between the change in vigorous physical activity (VPA)/moderate physical activity (MPA)/walking and health related outcomes.

Methods

A total of 398 participants (221 in the intervention group (IG) and 177 in the control group (CG)) from 17 worksites were recruited for a prospective self-controlled trial of a worksite physical activity intervention program in China. In the IG, a pedometer was utilized to self-monitor the PA, together with group competition, goal setting, and other incentives. No intervention was applied to the CG. Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and health-related outcomes were measured at baseline and immediately after the 100-day period intervention.

Results

A total of 262 participants completed the program (68.3% adherence). Adherence in the intervention group was 67.9% (n?=?150/221). Improvements between baseline and follow-up among intervention participants were observed in the following parameters: VPA (+?109.7 METs/week; p?2; p?ConclusionThis integrated group-based intervention program contributed to comprehensive improvement in health-related outcomes. The study was useful for establishing associations between change in VPA/MPA/walking and health-related outcomes in a natural setting. Long-term evaluation is required to examine the potential of such an integrated intervention to promote PA.

Registration

This study was prospectively registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry.

Trial registration number

ChiCTR-1,800,015,529. Date of registration: April 5, 2018.

SUBMITTER: Gu M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7294670 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Impact of a group-based intervention program on physical activity and health-related outcomes in worksite settings.

Gu Ming M Wang Yejing Y Shi Yan Y Yu Jie J Xu Jiying J Jia Yingnan Y Cheng Minna M

BMC public health 20200615 1

<h4>Background</h4>The benefits of physical activity (PA) have been well documented, and the worksite is a promising setting for PA promotion. The aims of this study were as follows: 1. To evaluate the effect of a group-based worksite intervention on PA and health-related outcomes by using pedometers. 2. To examine the associations between the change in vigorous physical activity (VPA)/moderate physical activity (MPA)/walking and health related outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 398 participant ...[more]

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