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ArticleWork (Reading, Mass.)2026

Level of physical activity among nurses and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study.

Hassan Alrabbaie, Khader Almhdawi, Roger Goldstein, Marla Beauchamp, Dina Brooks

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Article in Work (Reading, Mass.), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Hassan AlrabbaieSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0009-0006-2584-8376
Khader AlmhdawiDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Roger GoldsteinDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Marla BeauchampSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Dina BrooksSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BackgroundPhysical activity is essential for preventing chronic disease and maintaining overall health. However, hospital nurses may face challenges maintaining adequate physical activity due to demanding work schedules and occupational stressors.ObjectiveTo examine the levels of physical activity among hospital nurses in Jordan and to identify demographic, occupational, and health-related factors associated with physical activity.MethodA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 750 nurses across Jordanian hospitals, with 597 respondents (80% response rate). Validated self-administered questionnaires were used to assess demographic, work characteristics, psychological well-being, sleep quality, musculoskeletal pain, and physical activity. Descriptive statistics summarized participant characteristics, and multiple linear regression was performed to identify independent associations with physical activity levels.ResultsThe mean age of participants was 32.1 years, and average work hours were 43.4 h per week. Approximately 31% of nurses report moderate physical activity levels, while 40% reported high physical activity levels. Higher physical activity levels were independently associated with longer work hours (β = 46.1; 95% CI: 1.9 to 90.2), more frequent night shifts (β = 163.8; 95% CI: 11.8 to 315.7), and more musculoskeletal pain sites (β = 254.9; 95% CI: 171.3 to 338.7). Having a chronic disease was significantly associated with lower physical activity (β = -1384.1; 95% CI: -2443.5 to -324.1).ConclusionMost nurses met recommended physical activity levels, and their engagement in physical activity was influenced by work demands and health status. Workplace health promotion initiatives should consider these factors to effectively support and sustain physical activity among hospital nurses.

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ExerciseNursesNursing Staff, HospitalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJordanMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnaireshealth promotionmental healthmusculoskeletal painnight shiftoccupational healthsleep

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