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Is knowing enough? Increasing physical activity by wearing a pedometer.

Brenda Rooney1, Kathy Smalley, Jennifer Larson

  • 1Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. 54601, USA. blrooney@gundluth.org

WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|September 12, 2003
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Wearing a pedometer significantly increased physical activity and awareness among female employees. Compliance with daily step goals and consistent pedometer use were key to achieving health improvements.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Physical inactivity is a significant public health issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 70% of the population.
  • Healthcare settings present opportunities for targeted health interventions for employees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of pedometer use in increasing physical activity awareness and levels.
  • To assess the impact of a pedometer intervention on female employees in a large healthcare organization.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 400 female employees participated in an 8-week study.
  • Participants were encouraged to achieve 10,000 steps daily using a pedometer and completed pre- and post-intervention surveys.

Main Results:

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  • Key predictors of increased physical activity and awareness included setting daily step goals, logging steps, and consistent pedometer wear.
  • Significant improvements were noted in self-efficacy, energy levels, reduced illness frequency, and weight loss.
  • A majority of participants (71%) intended to continue using the pedometer post-study.

Conclusions:

  • Pedometer use is a simple, non-invasive method to enhance awareness and increase physical activity in women.
  • High compliance with the intervention, including consistent pedometer use and step goals, correlated with maximum health benefits.