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Pouran D Faghri¹, Cynthia Omokaro, Christine Parker

¹Department of Allied Health Sciences/Health Promotion, University of Connecticut, 358 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2101, USA. Pouran.Faghri@uconn.edu

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Summary

A 10-week worksite pedometer walking program, enhanced by internet motivational messages, significantly increased employees' physical activity and improved health indicators. This intervention effectively promotes healthier lifestyles for disease prevention.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Behavioral Science
Public Health Interventions

Background:

Sedentary lifestyles increase chronic disease risk.
Worksite interventions are crucial for employee health.
The transtheoretical model (TTM) offers a framework for behavior change.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a pedometer walking program combined with e-technology.
To increase physical activity among employees using the transtheoretical model (TTM).
To improve health-related indicators in a worksite setting.

Main Methods:

A 10-week pedometer walking program was implemented.
Internet-based motivational messages were utilized.
Participants (N=206) were assessed using TTM-based questionnaires.

Main Results:

Significant improvements were observed in steps per week (p < 0.05).
Participants showed increased physical activity levels and TTM stage progression.
Other health-related indicators also showed significant positive changes (p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

Worksite pedometer programs with e-technology are effective for lifestyle improvement.
This intervention can help employees at risk for chronic diseases.
The approach is a cost-effective strategy for managing cardiovascular risk and obesity.