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Self-reported exercise behavior of employees: a validity study.

N J Gionet1, G Godin

  • 1Ecole d'Education Physique et de Loisir, Université de Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|December 1, 1989
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A single, simple question effectively measures employee exercise behavior, validated by physiological fitness measures. This approach is useful for workplace health programs.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of employee exercise behavior is crucial for designing effective workplace health interventions.
  • Existing methods for assessing physical activity may be complex or time-consuming.
  • Validating simple self-report measures against objective physiological data is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity of different self-reported questionnaires for assessing exercise behavior in employees.
  • To compare the effectiveness of simple versus elaborate questions in measuring exercise habits.
  • To determine the utility of these measures for occupational health professionals.

Main Methods:

  • 551 employees completed self-reported exercise behavior questionnaires.

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  • Physiological parameters including maximum oxygen intake, body mass index, and muscular endurance were measured.
  • A fitness profile was created using these physiological measures as validity criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Fit employees self-reported more active exercise patterns, higher intensity physical activity, and greater weekly energy expenditure compared to unfit employees.
    • A simple, single-question method for assessing exercise behavior demonstrated comparable validity to more elaborate methods.
    • No significant additional benefit was found in using complex methods for fitness categorization.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple, one-question method is a valid and practical tool for assessing employee exercise behavior.
    • This method can assist nurses and company physicians in evaluating baseline physical activity and the impact of workplace exercise programs.
    • The findings support the use of simplified assessment tools in occupational health settings for efficient program evaluation.