Desk based prompts to replace workplace sitting with stair climbing; a pilot study of acceptability, effects on behaviour and disease risk factors

Desk based prompts to replace workplace sitting with stair climbing; a pilot study of acceptability, effects on behaviour and disease risk factors

Abstract Background Prolonged sitting is associated with increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Occupational sitting accounts for up to 50 h/week for employees. This pilot study assessed the acceptability of stair climbing as an interruption to sitting throughout work...

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Main Authors: Intan Suhana Munira Mat Azmi, Gareth A. Wallis, Mike J. White, Anna Puig-Ribera, Frank F. Eves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prolonged sitting
Workplace
Point-of-choice prompts
Stair climbing
Acceptability
Serum lipids
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14393-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14393-1

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