Steps that count!: The development of a pedometer-based health promotion intervention in an employed, health insured South African population
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Article Title | Steps that count!: The development of a pedometer-based health promotion intervention in an employed, health insured South African population |
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ERA Journal ID | 13449 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Pillay, Julian D. (Author), Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy (Author), Proper, Karin I. (Author), van Mechelen, Willem (Author) and Lambert, Estelle V. (Author) |
Journal Title | BMC Public Health |
Journal Citation | 12 (1), pp. 880-887 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | BioMed Central Ltd. |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1471-2458 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-880 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/880 |
Abstract | Background: Physical activity (PA) has been identified as a central component in the promotion of health. PA programs can provide a low cost intervention opportunity, encouraging PA behavioral change while worksites have been shown to be an appropriate setting for implementing such health promotion programs. Along with these trends, there has been an emergence of the use of pedometers as a self-monitoring and motivational aid for PA. This study determines the effectiveness of a worksite health promotion program comprising of a 10-week, pedometer-based intervention (“Steps that Count!”), and individualized email-based feedback to effect PA behavioral change. Methods: The study is a randomized controlled trial in a worksite setting, using pedometers and individualized 15 email-based feedback to increase steps per day steps/d). Participant selection will be based on attendance at a corporate wellness event and information obtained, following the completion of a Health Risk Appraisal (HRA), in keeping with inclusion criteria for the study. All participants will, at week 1 (pre-intervention), be provided with a blinded pedometer to assess baseline levels of PA. Participants will be provided with feedback on pedometer data and identify strategies to improve daily PA towards current PA recommendations. Participants will thereafter be randomly assigned to the intervention group (INT) or control group (CTL). The INT will subsequently wear an un-blinded pedometer for 10 consecutive weeks. Individualized feedback messages based on average steps per day, derived from pedometer data (INT) and general supportive/motivational messages (INT+CTL), will be provided via bi-weekly e-mails; blinded pedometer-wear will be conducted at week 12 (post-intervention: INT+CTL). Discussion: The purpose of this paper is to outline the rationale behind, and the development of, an intervention aimed at improving ambulatory PA through pedometer use, combined with regular, individualized, email-based feedback. Pedometer-measured PA and individualized feedback may be a practical and easily applied intervention. Trial registration: Number: DOH-27-0112-3951 |
Keywords | pedometer, health risk appraisal, physical activity, computer-based feedback |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | University of Cape Town, South Africa |
VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Funding source | Grant ID South African National Research Foundation Thutuka awadred to J Pillay |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3y27/steps-that-count-the-development-of-a-pedometer-based-health-promotion-intervention-in-an-employed-health-insured-south-african-population
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