ArticleInternational journal of preventive medicine2019
Effectiveness of Pedometer-Based Walking Program to Improve Physical Activity of Workers in a Software Industry: An Experimental Study.
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- A Systematic Review of Community-based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity or Reduce Sedentary Behavior among Adults in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.Current obesity reports · 2026Pooled it
- Hawthorne Effect in Screening Ambulatory Activity Status Using Wearable Pedometers Varies Across Age Groups.AJPM focus · 2026Article
- Workplace wellness across the lifespan: A pilot program for health promotion in a low- and middle-income country.Health promotion international · 2024Article
- The Effects of a 7000-Step Goal and Weekly Group Walking Program for Overweight and Obese Elderly People in Sarawak, Malaysia: A Quasi-experimental Study.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2021Article
- Improving Physical Activity and Body Composition in a Medical Workplace Using Brief Goal Setting.Mayo Clinic proceedings. Innovations, quality & outcomes · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundWorkplace acts as an efficient target for health promotion activities. Pedometer can act as a motivator and monitor of physical activity.
aimsThe aim of the study was to assess the effect of pedometer usage in increasing physical activity and the level of adherence among employees of a software company in Puducherry.
methodsAn interventional study was conducted with a prepost design. A single group of software company employees (
resultsOut of the 46 participants, 93% of the participants used the pedometer for at least 6 days. The difference between maximum observed step count during the week (median 9834 steps) and at baseline (6963 steps) was significant. Overall, 93.5% found pedometers to be useful for improving physical activity. Proportion of individuals with adequate physical activity based on Metabolic equivalents (MET) minutes increased from 41.3% (
conclusionsThis study shows that a pedometer-driven walking intervention in the workplace setting is feasible and effective in increasing physical activity over a short term. Further research is required to test the effect of supportive strategies and long-term effectiveness of pedometer use.
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