Feasibility of using pedometer-driven walking to promote physical activity, and improve health-related quality of life among meat processing workers: randomized controlled trial.

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal disorders; Promoting physical activity and improving health-related quality of life among meat processing workers; Public Health - Other public health

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000087752
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

Currently working with Silver Fern Farms (SFF) Company-Balclutha/ Otago male or female aged 18-65 years
Having a sedentary lifestyle
Able to walk continuously for at least 10 minutes
Able to read and sign an informed consent and questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion if they participation in PA program during the last 6 months, pregnant women will be also excluded

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Quality of life will be measured using The Short Form 36 Version2 (SF-36v2) <br> <br>[At baseline, 12-week, and the follow-up measurement (3 months after the intervention).];Physical activity levels PAL will be measured using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-Short Form) and pedometer[At baseline, 12-week, and 3 months follow-up];Functional capacity will be measured using The Six Minute Walk Test [At baseline, 12-week, and 3 months follow-up]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Blood pressure will be measured using Omron MX3 plus Blood Pressure Monitor<br> <br><br> [At baseline, 12-week, and the follow-up measurement (3 months after the intervention).];- Body Mass Index will be calculated as weight divided by height squared[At baseline, 12-week, and 3 moths follow-up];Functional exercise capacity will be measured using the Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT).[At baseline, 12-week, and 3 months follow-up];-Body Fat Percentage BF will be measured using Skinfold thickness [At baseline, 12-week, and 3 months follow-up];Waist Circumference WC will be measured using plastic tape [At baseline, 12-week, and 3 months follow-up]