Social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior
Abstract Background To identify social ecological correlates of objectively measured workplace sedentary behavior. Methods Participants from 24 worksites - across academic, industrial, and government sectors - wore an activPAL-micro accelerometer for 7-days (Jan-Nov 2016). Work time was segmented us...
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doaj-794c0f1f8d9745139ce11403329012f42020-11-24T21:44:34ZengBMCInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity1479-58682017-08-0114111010.1186/s12966-017-0576-xSocial ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behaviorSarah L. Mullane0Meynard J.L. Toledo1Sarah A. Rydell2Linda H. Feltes3Brenna Vuong4Noe C. Crespo5Mark A. Pereira6Matthew P. Buman7School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State UniversitySchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State UniversityDivision of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of MinnesotaState of Minnesota Management and BudgetFairview Health ServicesGraduate School of Public Health, San Diego State UniversityDivision of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of MinnesotaSchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State UniversityAbstract Background To identify social ecological correlates of objectively measured workplace sedentary behavior. Methods Participants from 24 worksites - across academic, industrial, and government sectors - wore an activPAL-micro accelerometer for 7-days (Jan-Nov 2016). Work time was segmented using daily logs. Sedentary behavior outcomes included time spent sitting, standing, in light intensity physical activity (LPA, stepping cadence <100 steps/min), and in prolonged sitting bouts (>30 min). Outcomes were standardized to an 8 h work day. Two electronic surveys were completed to derive individual (job type and work engagement), cultural (lunch away from the desk, walking at lunch and face-to-face interaction), physical (personal printer and office type) and organizational (sector) factors. Mixed-model analyses with worksite-level clustering were performed to examine multi-level associations. Secondary analyses examined job type and sector as moderators of these associations. All models were adjusted for age, race/ethnicity and gender. Results Participants (N = 478; 72% female; age: 45.0 ± 11.3 years; 77.8% non-Hispanic white) wore the activPAL-micro for 90.2 ± 15.5% of the reported workday. Walking at lunch was positively associated with LPA (5.0 ± 0.5 min/8 h, P < 0.001). Regular face-to-face interaction was negatively associated with prolonged sitting (−11.3 ± 4.8 min/8 h, P < 0.05). Individuals in private offices sat more (20.1 ± 9.1 min/8 h, P < 0.05), stood less (−21.5 ± 8.8 min/8 h, P < 0.05), and engaged in more prolonged sitting (40.9 ± 11.2 min/8 h, P < 0.001) than those in public office space. These associations were further modified by job type and sector. Conclusions Work-specific individual, cultural, physical and organizational factors are associated with workplace sedentary behavior. Associations vary by job type and sector and should be considered in the design of workplace interventions to reduce sedentary behavior. Trial registration Clinical trial No. NCT02566317 ; Registered Sept 22nd 2015.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0576-xSedentary behaviorWorkplaceSocial ecological modelSector |
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Sarah L. Mullane Meynard J.L. Toledo Sarah A. Rydell Linda H. Feltes Brenna Vuong Noe C. Crespo Mark A. Pereira Matthew P. Buman Social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Sedentary behavior Workplace Social ecological model Sector |
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Sarah L. Mullane Meynard J.L. Toledo Sarah A. Rydell Linda H. Feltes Brenna Vuong Noe C. Crespo Mark A. Pereira Matthew P. Buman |
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Social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior |
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Social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior |
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Social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior |
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Social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior |
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social ecological correlates of workplace sedentary behavior |
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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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Abstract Background To identify social ecological correlates of objectively measured workplace sedentary behavior. Methods Participants from 24 worksites - across academic, industrial, and government sectors - wore an activPAL-micro accelerometer for 7-days (Jan-Nov 2016). Work time was segmented using daily logs. Sedentary behavior outcomes included time spent sitting, standing, in light intensity physical activity (LPA, stepping cadence <100 steps/min), and in prolonged sitting bouts (>30 min). Outcomes were standardized to an 8 h work day. Two electronic surveys were completed to derive individual (job type and work engagement), cultural (lunch away from the desk, walking at lunch and face-to-face interaction), physical (personal printer and office type) and organizational (sector) factors. Mixed-model analyses with worksite-level clustering were performed to examine multi-level associations. Secondary analyses examined job type and sector as moderators of these associations. All models were adjusted for age, race/ethnicity and gender. Results Participants (N = 478; 72% female; age: 45.0 ± 11.3 years; 77.8% non-Hispanic white) wore the activPAL-micro for 90.2 ± 15.5% of the reported workday. Walking at lunch was positively associated with LPA (5.0 ± 0.5 min/8 h, P < 0.001). Regular face-to-face interaction was negatively associated with prolonged sitting (−11.3 ± 4.8 min/8 h, P < 0.05). Individuals in private offices sat more (20.1 ± 9.1 min/8 h, P < 0.05), stood less (−21.5 ± 8.8 min/8 h, P < 0.05), and engaged in more prolonged sitting (40.9 ± 11.2 min/8 h, P < 0.001) than those in public office space. These associations were further modified by job type and sector. Conclusions Work-specific individual, cultural, physical and organizational factors are associated with workplace sedentary behavior. Associations vary by job type and sector and should be considered in the design of workplace interventions to reduce sedentary behavior. Trial registration Clinical trial No. NCT02566317 ; Registered Sept 22nd 2015. |
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