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100 1 a| Peavler, Mallory.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 10 a| Worksite intervention to reduce sedentary time /c| by Mallory Peavler.;

260 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| East Carolina University,c| 2012.;

300 a| 78 pages :b| illustrations (color), digital, PDF file;

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502 b| M.S.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2012.;

500 a| Presented to the faculty of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.;

500 a| Advisor: Lucas Carr.;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 14, 2012).;

520 3 a| Background: Prevalence of sedentary occupations is on the rise and sedentary time is independently associated with an increased risk for chronic diseases. Interventions conducted in the work site have potential for reducing prolonged bouts of sedentary time amongst employees working in sedentary jobs. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a 12-week, worksite intervention for reducing time spent sedentary amongst full-time, sedentary employees. Methods: Forty, full-time, sedentary, employees working at desk dependent jobs were randomized to either: 1) an intervention group (N=23; 47.6±9.9 yrs; 94.1% female; 33.2±4.5 kg/m2); 2) or wait list control group (N=17; 42.6±8.9 yrs; 86.9% female; 31.7±4.9 kg/m2). Participants in the 12-week intervention group received an under the desk, portable pedal exercise machine, a pedometer, and access to an internet-based program designed to improve self-efficacy, self-monitoring and social support for physical activity. Time spent sedentary was measured objectively by a StepWatch activity monitor. Results: The intervention group significantly reduced daily minutes sedentary time (P<0.01) and percent daily time spent sedentary (P=0.03) compared to the control group from baseline to 12 weeks. The intervention group also significantly increased percent daily time spent in moderate intensity activity (P=0.04) compared to the control group. Conclusions: Findings from this study suggest that the intervention was efficacious at reducing time spent sedentary amongst full-time sedentary employees. These findings are significant due to the growing number of sedentary jobs in the U.S. and the potential of for this technology to be implemented in large-scale work site health programs.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

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650 0 a| Employee health promotion.=| ^A372990;

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700 1 a| Carr, Lucas J.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

710 2 a| East Carolina University.b| Department of Kinesiology.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

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Worksite intervention to reduce sedentary time / by Mallory Peavler.

Author/creator	Peavler, Mallory
Other author	Carr, Lucas J.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Kinesiology.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication Info	[Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2012.
Description	78 pages : illustrations (color), digital, PDF file
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Hypokinesia. Sedentary behavior. Sedentary people--Research. Employee health promotion.

Summary	Background: Prevalence of sedentary occupations is on the rise and sedentary time is independently associated with an increased risk for chronic diseases. Interventions conducted in the work site have potential for reducing prolonged bouts of sedentary time amongst employees working in sedentary jobs. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a 12-week, worksite intervention for reducing time spent sedentary amongst full-time, sedentary employees. Methods: Forty, full-time, sedentary, employees working at desk dependent jobs were randomized to either: 1) an intervention group (N=23; 47.6±9.9 yrs; 94.1% female; 33.2±4.5 kg/m2); 2) or wait list control group (N=17; 42.6±8.9 yrs; 86.9% female; 31.7±4.9 kg/m2). Participants in the 12-week intervention group received an under the desk, portable pedal exercise machine, a pedometer, and access to an internet-based program designed to improve self-efficacy, self-monitoring and social support for physical activity. Time spent sedentary was measured objectively by a StepWatch activity monitor. Results: The intervention group significantly reduced daily minutes sedentary time (P<0.01) and percent daily time spent sedentary (P=0.03) compared to the control group from baseline to 12 weeks. The intervention group also significantly increased percent daily time spent in moderate intensity activity (P=0.04) compared to the control group. Conclusions: Findings from this study suggest that the intervention was efficacious at reducing time spent sedentary amongst full-time sedentary employees. These findings are significant due to the growing number of sedentary jobs in the U.S. and the potential of for this technology to be implemented in large-scale work site health programs.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
General note	Advisor: Lucas Carr.
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 14, 2012).
Dissertation note	M.S. East Carolina University 2012.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Worksite intervention to reduce sedentary time / by Mallory Peavler.

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