In this recently published study, investigators in Columbus, Ohio conducted a study 'To increase exercise adherence among insufficiently active adult employees. A quasi-experimental separate samples pre-test-post-test group design was used to compare treatment and comparison group. The worksite.'
'Employees (n = 127) who did not meet current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations for exercise. An eight-week educational programme targeting the social cognitive theory constructs. Free-living exercise, self-regulation, self-efficacy, social support, and outcome expectations and expectancies. Measurement was at pre-test, post-test, one month and three months post-intervention. Analysis: One-way analysis of variance. The treatment group reported important increases in exercise and mediators of exercise. There was a significant difference between groups for moderate intensity exercise and vigorous intensity exercise at post-test and follow-up (p = .001). There was a significant difference between groups for self-regulation at post-test and follow-up (p = .001). There was not a significant difference between groups for self-efficacy or outcome expectancies. Family and friend social support group differences were non-significant at post-test and one-month follow-up, but was significant difference at three-month follow-up (p = .001). Outcome expectations and expectancies were non-significant at all time periods,' wrote M. Amaya and colleagues, Ohio State University (see also Health Education).
The researchers concluded: 'The educational intervention was effective in increasing the exercise rates of employees at the worksite.'
Amaya and colleagues published their study in Health Education Journal (An evaluation of a worksite exercise intervention using the social cognitive theory: A pilot study. Health Education Journal, 2012;71(2):133-143).
For additional information, contact M. Amaya, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.
The publisher of the Health Education Journal can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England.
Keywords: City:Columbus, State:Ohio, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America
This article was prepared by Health & Medicine Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2012, Health & Medicine Week via NewsRx.com.
