The relationship between job components, neighbourhood walkability and African academics' physical activity: a post-COVID-19 context.

ABSTRACT: Research to date suggests that physical activity (PA) among academics is insufficient globally. Academics in many African countries were recently required to resume work while observing social distancing protocols. Physical inactivity (PI) was, therefore, expected to increase in such academics. Interestingly, walkable neighbourhoods are resources that could discourage excessive sitting and PI in this situation. This study, therefore, assessed the moderating role of neighbourhood walkability in the relationship between core job components (i.e. on-site teaching, online teaching, research and student assessment) and PA among academics. The study adopted a cross-sectional design that utilized an online survey hosted by Google Forms to gather data. Participants were volunteer full-time academi

SUBMITTER: Asiamah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411380 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature