OBJECTIVE To characterize factors associated with physical inactivity among employees with access to workplace wellness program. METHODS We examined data on physical inactivity, defined as exercise less than once a week, from the 2010 health risk assessment completed by employees at a major academic institution (N = 16,976). RESULTS Among employees, 18% of individuals reported physical acti...

Amaç: Nüfus olarak büyük, yürüttükleri görevler açısından farklılık gösteren üniversite çalışanlarının fiziksel aktivite düzeylerine ilişkin bilgi yetersizdir. Bu araştırmanın amacı çalışanlarında hareketsizlik düzeyini ve ilişkili faktörleri saptamaktır. Yöntem: Kesitsel tipteki araştırmada,Rize’de tabakalı rastgele örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen 348 çalışanına “Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Öl...

Physical activity (PA) has well-documented health benefits helping to prevent development of non-communicable diseases. The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with physical inactivity during leisure-time (LTPA) and commuting (CPA) among adult social assistance beneficiaries in Piotrkowski district. The studied sample consisted of 1817 respondents. Over 73% of ...

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The impact of the port of Santos, Brazil, on the population's health is unknown. We aimed to evaluate the association between living near the port area and physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study developed at a university laboratory and a diagnostic clinic. METHODS: 553 healthy adults were selected and their level of physi...