Participant experiences in a workplace pedometer-based physical activity program.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Limited process evaluation of pedometer-based interventions has been reported. METHODS:Feedback via focus groups (n=38) and exit questionnaires (n=68) was used to examine participants' experiences in a group-based, pedometer-based physical activity (PA) program delivered in the workplace. RESULTS:The pedometer was described as a useful tool for increasing awareness of PA, providing motivation and visual feedback, and encouraging conversation and support among participants and others such as family and friends. Group meetings provided motivation and social support, as did participation by coworkers. Self-selected goals, self-selected PA strategies, and recording of steps/d were also important. CONCLUSIONS:Given the importance of social support as a mediating variable in changing PA behavior, future pedometer-based programs might benefit from including a group-based component.

journal_name

J Phys Act Health

authors

Lauzon N,Chan CB,Myers AM,Tudor-Locke C

doi

10.1123/jpah.5.5.675

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-09-01 00:00:00

pages

675-687

issue

5

eissn

1543-3080

issn

1543-5474

journal_volume

5

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