Work-site wellness programmes in Sweden: a cross-sectional study of physical activity, self-efficacy, and health

Public Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (5) ◽  
pp. 525-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Gånedahl ◽  
P. Zsaludek Viklund ◽  
K. Carlén ◽  
E. Kylberg ◽  
J. Ekberg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Site

Application of Theoretical Models to Exercise Behavior among Employed Women

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Bernardine M. Pinto ◽  
Laurey R. Simkin ◽  
Janet E. Audrain ◽  
Elaine R. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employed Women

Purpose. This study examines the utility of three theoretical models—the stages of change model, self-efficacy theory, and the decisional balance model—in understanding exercise behavior among employed women. Design. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected as part of a routine follow-up of a worksite-based smoking and health risk appraisal study. Setting. The study was conducted in three Rhode Island worksites, including one manufacturing company, one medical center, and one retail outlet. Subjects. Of a sample of 431 women who completed exercise questionnaires, 293 reported participation in a physical activity over the previous week. The average age of the sample was 41.1 years, and mean years of education was 12.8. Measures. Previously validated measures to determine stage of exercise behavior, exercise self-efficacy, exercise decisional balance, and physical activity participation were administered. Additional demographic information was also obtained. Results. Frequency counts revealed that 39% of the population was sedentary, 34% were participating in irregular activity, and 27% were active. MANOVAs followed by one way ANOVAs revealed that women in Precontemplation scored the lowest and those in Maintenance scored the highest on the self-efficacy, pro, and decisional-balance indices, with the trend reversed on the con scale. A chi-square test revealed that women with one or more young children in the home were more likely to be in a lower stage of exercise adoption. Conclusions. Most of the women in this cross-sectional study did not engage in regular activity. Presence of young children in the home was significantly related to decreased activity. The results are limited by the nonrandomized, and cross-sectional nature of the study design. Data suggest that, with multiple roles and responsibilities, women may be better served by stage-matched interventions to increase physical activity.

scholarly journals What is the relationship between parental support, self-efficacy and physical activity in young students? A pilot cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 01002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Ruiz-Ariza ◽  
Manuel de la Torre-Cruz ◽  
Sebastián López-Serrano ◽  
Emilio J. Martínez-López
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Students ◽  
The Relationship

Self-Efficacy, Social-Support, and Physical Activity Measures Among Hospital Employees: A Multisite Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 548-556
Author(s):  
Jemima C. John ◽  
Shreela V. Sharma ◽  
Deanna Hoelscher ◽  
Michael D. Swartz ◽  
Chuck Huber
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Family Social Support ◽  
Activity Measures

Introduction: Associations across self-efficacy, social support, and multiple measures of physical activity (PA) have not been thoroughly explored in hospital employees. Methods: Validated surveys assessed psychosocial factors; the IPAQ-long assessed PA, and mixed-effects analyses examined relations between psychosocial variables and PA in 920 employees from 6 Texas hospitals. Results: At P <.05, self-efficacy was significantly associated with light (β = 1.67), moderate (β = 1.63), and vigorous (β = 2.78) leisure PA; with domestic PA (β = 1.64); and with moderate commute PA (β = 0.03). At P < .05, family social-support was significantly associated with light (β = 0.94), moderate (β = 0.63), and vigorous (β = .74) leisure PA; with moderate (β = 0.46) and vigorous (β = 1.24) occupation PA; with light (β = 0.58) and moderate (β = 0.20) commute PA; and with domestic PA (β = 1.18). At P < .05, social support from friends was significantly associated with light (β = 0.74), moderate (β = 0.58), and vigorous (β = .91) leisure PA; with moderate commute (β = 0.21); and with domestic PA (β = 0.82). Conclusion: Interventions must emphasize self-efficacy–building strategies and the role of family support to meaningfully impact PA behaviors in uniquethis unique population.

Participants at Norwegian Healthy Life Centres: Who are they, why do they attend and how are they motivated? A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 774-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gro Beate Samdal ◽  
Eivind Meland ◽  
Geir Egil Eide ◽  
Sveinung Berntsen ◽  
Eirik Abildsnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Life

Aims: We examine the characteristics of participants entering Norwegian Healthy Life Centres, their reasons for attending and whether socio-economic status, motivation, self-efficacy and social support relate to physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods: This cross-sectional study is part of a randomised controlled trial. Inclusion criteria are that participants should be ≥ 18 years old and able to take part in a physical activity group intervention. Exclusion criteria are severe mental illness and general learning disability. We analysed data using simple and multiple linear regression analyses. Results: We recruited 118 participants from eight Norwegian municipalities between June 2014 and September 2015. Of these, 77% were female, mean (standard deviation) age 48.6 (13.4) years, body mass index 34.0 (5.8) kg/m2 and mean gross family income €61,000. The proportion of participants with upper-secondary school or less as their highest level of education was 55%. The most frequent reasons given for attendance at Healthy Life Centres were being overweight, increasing physical activity, improving diet and having musculoskeletal health challenges. Participants had high levels of autonomous motivation and 79% achieved national recommendations for physical activity. Respect and appreciation in childhood, self-esteem and self-rated health were associated with self-efficacy and social support for physical activity. Conclusions: Participants were predominantly obese, physically active, female and motivated for change. A high proportion had low educational attainment and low incomes. The trial will reveal whether interventions succeed in increasing physical activity further, or in decreasing sedentary behaviour, and whether health inequalities narrow or widen across groups.

scholarly journals Exercise and Physical Activity eHealth in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of Effects on Motivations, Behavior Change Mechanisms, and Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gonzalo Marchant ◽  
Flavia Bonaiuto ◽  
Marino Bonaiuto ◽  
Emma Guillet Descas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

ObjectivesThe aims of this research were (1) to compare the levels of physical activity of eHealth users and non-users, (2) to determine the effects of these technologies on motivations, and (3) to establish the relationship that could exist between psychological constructs and physical activity behaviors.MethodsThis cross-sectional study involved 569 adults who responded to an online questionnaire during confinement in France. The questions assessed demographics, usage of eHealth for exercise and physical activity, and behavioral levels. The questionnaire also measured the constructs of Social Cognitive Theory, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and automaticity facets toward eHealth for exercise and physical activity.ResultsParticipants who were users of eHealth for exercise and physical activity presented significantly higher levels of vigorous physical activity and total physical activity per week than non-users (p &lt; 0.001). The chi-square test showed significant interactions between psychological constructs toward eHealth (i.e., self-efficacy, behavioral attitudes, intentions, and automaticity) and physical activity levels (all interactions were p &lt; 0.05). Self-efficacy was significantly and negatively correlated with walking time per week. Concerning the automaticity facets, efficiency was positive and significantly correlated with vigorous physical activity levels per week (p &lt; 0.05). Then, regressions analyses showed that self-efficacy and automaticity efficiency explained 5% of the variance of walking minutes per week (ß = −0.27, p &lt; 0.01) and vigorous physical activity per week (ß = 0.20, p &lt; 0.05), respectively.ConclusionThis study has shown that people during confinement looked for ways to stay active through eHealth. However, we must put any technological solution into perspective. The eHealth offers possibilities to stay active, however its benefits and the psychological mechanisms affected by it remains to be demonstrated: eHealth could be adapted to each person and context.

Determinants of Dutch general practitioners’ nutrition and physical activity guidance practices

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1321-1331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja ME van Dillen ◽  
Gerrit J Hiddink ◽  
Cees MJ van Woerkum
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Practice ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mail Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

AbstractObjectiveGeneral practitioners (GP) are uniquely placed to guide their patients on nutrition and physical activity. The aims of the present study were to assess: (i) the extent to which GP guide on nutrition and physical activity; (ii) the determinants that cause GP to give guidance on nutrition and physical activity; and (iii) the extent to which these guidance practices have the same determinants.DesignCross-sectional study, mail questionnaire.SettingDutch general practice.SubjectsFour hundred and seventy-two GP in practice for 5–30 years.ResultsOur study showed that the majority of GP had similar practices for both nutrition and physical activity guidance. Fair associations were found between nutrition and physical activity guidance practices. More than half of the explained variance in the models of physical activity guidance practices was improved by the inclusion of nutrition guidance practices in the models. Moreover, GP reported higher frequencies of physical activity guidance practices than nutrition guidance practices. Nutrition guidance practices predicted the same physical activity guidance practices.ConclusionsThe majority of GP had similar practices for nutrition and physical activity guidance. GP were more inclined to guide their patients on physical activity than on nutrition. Self-efficacy was found to be a determinant in most models for guidance practices. Guidance practices proved to be a mix of prevention and treatment components. Consequently, we advise raising the self-efficacy of GP by training in medical school and in continuing medical education. We also recommend the combination of both nutrition and physical activity guidance in general practice.

scholarly journals Factors affecting exercise self-efficacy in non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Weihong Zhang ◽  
Jing Liao ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Liuyan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) places a continuous burden on public health worldwide, partially attributable to a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise self-efficacy has emerged as a priority for improving physical activity. Here we conduct a survey to determine exercise self-efficacy and factors associated with lower exercise self-efficacy in non-dialysis patients with CKD. Methods A single-center cross-sectional study was performed from October 2018 to April 2019 using the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) to assess exercise self-efficacy. In addition to socio-demographic data, Leicester Uremic Symptom Score (LUSS) was used to evaluated symptom burden for non-dialysis CKD patients. Multiple linear regression was carried out to identify factors that were significantly associated with exercise self-efficacy. Results One hundred and thirty-seven patients participated in the current study. The median score on the ESES was 48.89 (interquartile range: 33.31–64.72). A significantly negative correlation with ESES and symptom burden was observed. The results of multiple linear regression showed a significantly positive association between exercise self-efficacy and higher average monthly income, higher level of daily physical activity. Conclusion The study reveals several important variables that can be taken into consideration when dealing with exercise self-efficacy in non-dialysis CKD patients. our findings reinforce the need to educate patients who are elderly, female, underweight, lower-income, physical inactivity, and higher symptom burden to promote their exercise self-efficacy.

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