Associations of mode of travel to work with physical activity, and individual, interpersonal, organisational, and environmental characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Encouraging walking during the daily commute is a potential strategy for increasing physical activity levels. This study aimed: (i) to examine, and compare by travel mode, the objectively measured physical activity of a working adult population, and, (ii) to identify associations between mode of travel to work and a range of individual, interpersonal, organisational and environmental characteristics.

Methods

Employees (n=654) recruited from 87 workplaces in geographically distinct areas provided data through accelerometers, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, travel diaries and questionnaires. Separate multivariable logistic regression models were developed to examine factors associated with physical activity during the commute and mode of travel to work.

SUBMITTER: Batista Ferrer H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6011385 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature