scholarly journals Workplace Sedentary Behavior and Productivity: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6535
Author(s):  
Sara K. Rosenkranz ◽  
Emily L. Mailey ◽  
Emily Umansky ◽  
Richard R. Rosenkranz ◽  
Elizabeth Ablah
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
To Come

Reducing sedentary behavior in the workplace has become an important public health priority; however, some employers have expressed concerns regarding the potential for reduced productivity if employees are not seated while at work. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between workplace sedentary behavior (sitting time) and work productivity among full-time office-based employees, and further to investigate other potential factors associated with productivity. A 19-item online self-report survey was completed by 2068 government employees in Kansas. The survey assessed workplace sedentary behavior, work productivity, job satisfaction, and fatigue. Overall, office workers reported high levels of sedentary time (mean > 78%). The primary results indicated that sitting time was not significantly associated with productivity (β = 0.013, p = 0.519), but job satisfaction and fatigue were positively (β = 0.473, p < 0.001) and negatively (β = −0.047, p = 0.023) associated with productivity, respectively. Furthermore, participants with the highest level of sitting time (>91% of the time) reported lower job satisfaction and greater fatigue as compared with the lowest level of sitting time (<75% of the time). Taken together, these results offer promising support that less sitting time is associated with positive outcomes that do not seem to come at the expense of productivity.

scholarly journals Mix of destinations and sedentary behavior among Brazilian adults: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Antonio Florindo ◽  
Gavin Turrell ◽  
Leandro Martin Totaro Garcia ◽  
João Paulo dos Anjos Souza Barbosa ◽  
Michele Santos Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economies In Transition

Abstract Background Sedentary behavior is influenced by contextual, social, and individual factors, including the built environment. However, associations between the built environment and sitting time have not been extensively investigated in countries with economies in transition such as Brazil. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between sitting-time and access to a mix of destinations for adults from Sao Paulo city, Brazil. Methods This study uses data from the Health Survey of Sao Paulo. Sedentary behavior was assessed by a questionnaire using two questions: total sitting time in minutes on a usual weekday; and on a usual weekend day. The mix of destinations was measured by summing the number of facilities (comprising bus stops, train/subway stations, parks, squares, public recreation centres, bike paths, primary health care units, supermarkets, food stores, bakeries, and coffee-shops) within 500 m of each participant’s residence. Minutes of sitting time in a typical weekday and weekend day were the outcomes and the mix of destinations score in 500 m buffers was the exposure variable. Associations between the mix of destinations and sitting time were examined using multilevel linear regression: these models accounted for clustering within census tracts and households and adjusted for environmental, sociodemographic, and health-related factors. Results After adjustment for covariates, the mix of destinations was inversely associated with minutes of sitting time on a weekday (β=− 8.8, p=0.001) and weekend day (β=− 6.1, p=0.022). People who lived in areas with a greater mix of destinations had shorter average sitting times. Conclusion Greater mix of destinations within 500 m of peoples’ residences was inversely associated with sitting time on a typical weekday and weekend day. In Latin American cities like Sao Paulo built environments more favorable for walking may contribute to reducing sedentary behavior and prevent associated chronic disease.

scholarly journals Mix of Destinations and Sedentary Behavior Among Brazilian Adults: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Antonio Florindo ◽  
Gavin Turrel ◽  
Leandro Martin Totaro Garcia ◽  
Joao Paulo dos Anjos Souza Barbosa ◽  
Michele Santos Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economies In Transition

Abstract Background: Sedentary behavior is influenced by contextual, social and individual factors, including the built environment. However, associations between the built environment and sitting time have not been extensively investigated in countries with economies in transition such as Brazil. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between sitting-time and access to a mix of destinations for adults from Sao Paulo city, Brazil. Methods: This study uses data from the Sao Paulo Health Survey. Sedentary behavior was assessed by questionnaire using two questions: total sitting time in minutes on a usual weekday; and on a usual weekend day. Mix of destinations was measured by summing the number of facilities (comprising bus stops, train/subway stations, parks, squares, public recreation centres, bike paths, primary health care units, supermarkets, food stores, bakeries, and coffee-shops) within 500m of each participant’s residence. Minutes of sitting time in a typical weekday and weekend day were the outcomes and mix of destinations score in 500m buffers was the exposure variable. Associations between mix of destinations and sitting time were examined using multilevel linear regression: these models accounted for clustering within census tracts and households and adjusted for environmental, sociodemographic, and health-related factors. Results: After adjustment for covariates, mix of destinations was inversely associated with minutes of sitting time on a weekday (β=-8.8, p=0.001) and weekend day (β=-6.1, p=0.022). People who lived in areas with a greater mix of destinations had shorter average sitting times. Conclusion: Greater mix of destinations within 500m of peoples’ residences were inversely associated with sitting time on a typical weekday and weekend day. In Latin American cities like Sao Paulo built environments more favorable for walking may contribute to reducing sedentary behavior and prevent associated chronic disease.

Sedentary behavior and related factors among full-time, university faculty

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Keenan ◽  
Anna Elizabeth Greer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – Sedentary behavior, independent of physical activity, is a risk factor for both morbidity and mortality. Little is known about factors related to sedentary behavior. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between sedentary behavior and the demographic characteristics, perceived physical activity (PA) environment, and PA behaviors of 72 full-time, university faculty members. Design/methodology/approach – For this cross-sectional study, data were collected online using Survey Monkey®. Findings – Participants spent an average of 473 and 328 minutes/weekend day in sedentary activity. There was a positive correlation between minutes spent in vigorous PA and minutes spent sedentary while watching TV (p=0.047). There was a negative correlation between minutes spent in moderate PA per week and minutes spent sedentary while playing video games (p=0.034). Participants’ perceived PA environment scores were inversely related to their minutes spent in sedentary behavior during a typical weekday (p=0.027) and positively related to their minutes spent sedentary while on their computers (p=0.022). Originality/value – The study is the first to highlight the large proportion of time university faculty members spend in sedentary activities and factors that could be addressed to reduce this time.

scholarly journals Mix Of Destinations And Sedentary Behavior Among Brazilian Adults: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Antonio Florindo ◽  
Gavin Turrel ◽  
Leandro Martin Totaro Garcia ◽  
Joao João Paulo dos Anjos Souza Barbosa ◽  
Michele Santos Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economies In Transition

Abstract Background: Sedentary behavior is influenced by contextual, social and individual factors, including the built environment. However, associations between the built environment and sitting time have not been extensively investigated in countries with economies in transition such as Brazil. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between sitting-time and access to a mix of destinations for adults from Sao Paulo city, Brazil. Methods: This study uses data from the Sao Paulo Health Survey (n=3,145). Sedentary behavior was assessed by questionnaire using two questions: total sitting time in minutes on a usual weekday; and on a usual weekend day. Mix of destinations was measured by summing the number of facilities (comprising bus stops, train/subway stations, parks, squares, public recreation centres, bike paths, primary health care units, supermarkets, food stores, bakeries, and coffee-shops) within 500m of each participant’s residence. Minutes of sitting time in a typical weekday and weekend day were the outcomes and mix of destinations score in 500m buffers was the exposure variable. Associations between mix of destinations and sitting time were examined using multilevel linear regression: these models accounted for clustering within census tracts and households and adjusted for environmental, sociodemographic, and health-related factors. Results: After adjustment for covariates, mix of destinations was inversely associated with minutes of sitting time on a weekday (β=-8.8, p=0.001) and weekend day (β=-6.1, p=0.022). People who lived in areas with a greater mix of destinations had shorter average sitting times. Conclusion: Greater mix of destinations within 500m of peoples’ residences were inversely associated with sitting time on a typical weekday and weekend day. In Latin American cities like Sao Paulo built environments more favorable for walking may contribute to reducing sedentary behavior and prevent associated chronic disease.

scholarly journals Examining the relationship between engagement and perceived stress-related cognitive complaints in the argentinian working population

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agustín Ramiro Miranda ◽  
Luisina Rivadero ◽  
Jorge Ángel Bruera ◽  
Virginia Villarreal ◽  
Laura Yhicel Bernio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Stress has a negative impact on cognitive functioning and occupational well-being. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship among perceived stress, cognitive complaints and work engagement in public employees from Córdoba, Argentina. In this cross-sectional study, self-report questionnaires were administered to 240 participants. Spanish versions of the following instruments were used: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), Memory Failures in Everyday (MFE), Executive Complaint Questionnaire (ECQ). Statistical analysis included ANOVA, path analysis, and multiple logistic regression. Stressed workers showed lower work engagement and more cognitive complaints, even after adjusting for demographic variables. Negative associations were also observed between work engagement and cognitive complaints, suggesting that cognitive difficulties are related to engagement. Given the relation among stress, cognition, and work engagement, it is important to consider these factors to foster workers’ health and work productivity.

Psychological Factors Predicting Sedentary Behavior of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Matheus Amarante do Nascimento ◽  
Bráulio Henrique Magnani Branco ◽  
Rogéria Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Variables

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the psychological factors that might predict the sedentary behavior of 654 older adults from the South Region of Brazil. The participants were evaluated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Mini-Mental State Exam; Geriatric Anxiety Scale; and the scales Geriatric Depression, Purpose in Life, Perceived Stress, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Satisfaction with Life. Data analysis was conducted through Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis (p < .05). No significant (p > .05) correlation was found between the sedentary behavior variables with self-esteem. Multiple regression analysis revealed that psychological variables explained 6% of the variance of sitting time during the week (R2 = .06; F = 11.546; p < .01). Depression showed a positive prediction (β = −0.10; p = .040), while life satisfaction (β = −0.16; p = .001) and purpose in life (β = −0.10; p = .026) showed negative prediction. Psychological variables predicted only 3% of the variance of sitting time during the weekend (R2 = .03; F = 5.629; p < .01), showing that life satisfaction had significant (p = .007) and negative (β = −0.13) association. Life satisfaction and purpose in life can be considered protector factors to sedentary behavior, while depression is a potentiating factor.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess Career Satisfaction among Dental Practitioners in Kanpur City, U.P., India

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Nikhil Seth ◽  
Suhani Goel ◽  
Shashank Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Personal Time ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

BACKGROUND: For almost every health worker, job satisfaction is an important determinant for motivation, retention and performance, and all of these are primarily important to improve the functioning mechanism of health systems in countries of low- and middle income categories.  AIM: This study was conducted to estimate the level of job satisfaction among registered practicing clinical dentists in Kanpur city, U.P., India MATERIALS & METHOD:  A cross sectional study was conducted among 204 practicing registered dentists. A questionnaire was distributed manually to the participating dentists for measuring dimensions of job satisfaction. A 5 point Likert format with a score range from 1(described as strongly dissatisfied) to 4(described as strongly satisfied) was used to describe the items.  Analysis of data was analyzed using SPSS software 21.0 and student t test was applied for measuring the difference of means between the subgroups for each dimension. RESULTS: A significant difference (p<0.005) in levels of satisfaction for various dimensions of job satisfaction within gender, educational qualification and work status was found on analysis. The postgraduates were found to be more satisfied as compared to graduates with a difference in job satisfaction level between genders which was related to the personal time dimension. It was also derived from the study that dentists working full time expressed dissatisfaction in terms of family time, thus to issues in their personal relationships. CONCLUSION:  Overall, it was found that the dentists have a high level of job satisfaction and the socio demographic factors deeply influence this domain of career.

scholarly journals Sleep, sedentary behavior and physical activity: changes on children’s routine during the COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Luís Carlos Barbosa Silva ◽  
Cinthya Rafaella Magalhães da Nóbrega Noaves ◽  
Ronaldo Alexandre de Lima Júnior ◽  
Bruno Barbosa Giudicelli ◽  
Arnaldo Tenório da Cunha Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Time Increase ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transmission Speed

Social isolation was adopted as a strategy to reduce the transmission speed of the severe acute respiratory syndrome of coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in several countries in the world, including Brazil. As a result, schools were closed and the routines of children altered, affecting sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity. The present study aims to compare the children’s weekly routine and time spent on sleep, sedentary behavior and physical activity before and during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A cross-sectional study with a quantitative and qualitative approach was performed, with 120 parents, mothers or guardians of children from 5 to 10 years of age of both sexes enrolled in 5 full-time schools in Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil. To meet the research objective, two interviews were conducted between 27 May and 5 June, out addressing aspects of sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the analysis of quantitative data, the paired sample t test was performed, while for qualitative data, discourse analysis was used. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in the routine and in sleep time (increase 10%) and screen time (increase 36%) before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic, on weekdays and weekends. There was also a reduction in the practice of physical activity (54%). Therefore, the findings indicate that behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic could be harmful to children’s health and that the school may be an important social environment to protect children from exposure to these behaviors.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-203
Author(s):  
Sajma Ajhenberger ◽  
Jelena Hodak ◽  
Ivana Vadlja ◽  
Dunja Anić
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Poor Relationship ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

Introduction. We consider job satisfaction through the prism of the work we do, the working conditions, the relationships with colleagues and superiors, and the opportunity to advance and earn. Nurses make up 50% of the total workforce in the healthcare system and it is beyond question that their number in the system directly affects the quality of nursing care. The most common dissatisfaction at work is insufficient staff, poor working conditions, poor relationship with colleagues and superiors, and impossibility to advance. Aim. The objectives of the study were to examine the satisfaction of nurses in the job and to assess whether they were considering leaving their current job and how they were assessing their health and working productivity. Methods. The study involved 155 nurses from three Clinical Hospital Centers in Croatia (Osijek, Rijeka and Zagreb). The study was designed as a cross-sectional study. It started on January 1, and ended on June 30, 2018. The first part refers to the demographic dana of the respondents, while the second part contains questions related to the intention of leaving the present job, self-assessment of health status and working productivity and job satisfaction. Results. In the answers to job satisfaction claims, the respondents with the bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing compared to the respondents who completed secondary education, responded with a higher percentage that they were dissatisfied with the working conditions and the possibility of promotion (46.2%). They are dissatisfied with the relationship with their superiors (70%), as well as with the work they do (54%). Respondents at all levels of education are equally satisfied with their relationships with colleagues and with their earnings. Conclusion. Most of the respondents are satisfied with the relationship with their superiors, colleagues and work, and dissatisfied with the possibility of advancement and salary. Most of them answered that they rarely think about leaving their job, and they assess their health as good and work productivity as normal.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction Mediates the Association between Perceived Disability and Work Productivity in Migraine Headache Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3341
Author(s):  
Isabella Berardelli ◽  
Salvatore Sarubbi ◽  
Dorian A. Lamis ◽  
Elena Rogante ◽  
Valeria Canzonetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Migraine Headache ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Disability ◽  
Migraine Headaches ◽  
Headache Centre ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Chronic Migraineurs

Migraine headache is the cause of an estimated 250,000,000 lost days from work or school every year and is often associated with decreased work productivity. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the relationship between perceived disability, job satisfaction and work productivity in patients affected by chronic migraineurs. Participants were 98 consecutive adult outpatients admitted to the Regional Referral Headache Centre of the Sant’Andrea Hospital in Rome, Italy. Patients were administered the Italian Perceived Disability Scale, The Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire–Work Subscale and The Endicott Work Productivity Scale. Perceived disability is significantly associated with job satisfaction and work productivity. Job satisfaction is significantly related to work productivity and mediates the association between perceived disability and work productivity in patients affected by chronic migraineurs. Our results confirm that patients suffering from migraine headaches who have negative perceptions of their disability are less satisfied with their job, which in turn, decreases their work productivity.

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