Table 1.
Characteristics of workers participating at baseline (n=20).
| Variables | N | % | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (female) | 7 | 35.0 | |
| Age (years) | 44.8 (10.9) | ||
| Length of service in current job | |||
| 3–11 months | 8 | 40.0 | |
| 12–120 months | 9 | 45.0 | |
| >120 months | 3 | 15.0 | |
| Self-rated productivity (0–10) | 8.5 (1.3) | ||
| Self-rated physical exertion during work (0–10) | 5.6 (2.0) | ||
| Self-rated pain (0–10) | |||
| Neck and shoulders | 3.1 (2.6) | ||
| Lower back | 3.5 (2.9) | ||
| Legs and knees | 2.1 (2.6) | ||
| Self-rated time spent in MVPA during work and leisure (hours/week) |
11.9 (11.0) | ||
| Self-rated time spent in MVPA during work (hours/week) |
5.8 (7.9) | ||
| Self-rated time spent performing VPA during work and leisure (hours/week) |
2.1 (2.6) | ||
| Current smokers (yes) | 5 | 25.0 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.4 (4.0) | ||
| Normal weight (i.e., 18.5–24.9) | 7 | 35.0 | |
| Overweight (i.e., ≥25) | 9 | 45.0 | |
| Obese (i.e., >30) | 4 | 20.0 | |
| Fat percentage (%) | 27.4 (6.9) | ||
| Blood pressure (Systolic/diastolic, mmHg) | |||
| Normal blood pressure (i.e., <130/80) | 9 | 45.0 | |
| Elevated blood pressure (i.e., >130/80) | 5 | 25.0 | |
| Hypertension (i.e., >140/90) | 6 | 30.0 |
Abbreviations: MVPA = Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity; VPA = Vigorous Physical Activity; BMI = Body Mass Index; SD = Standard Deviation. Italic indicates a specification or subcategory of the header.