Motivational signage increases stair usage on a Hispanic serving institution |
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| Authors: | Aram Yoon Soonmi Choi Junbae Mun Junyoung Hong Dongwoo Hahn Minsoo Kang |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Health &2. Human Performance, Albany State University, Albany, Georgia, USA;3. Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA;4. Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA;5. Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA;6. College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA;7. Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, USA |
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| Abstract: | AbstractObjective: Stair climbing is considered a good physical activity. Motivational signage has been successful in promoting stair usage in various settings. This study was to investigate the effects of motivational signage on stair usage in a Hispanic serving institution. Participants: A total of 31,067 pedestrians were observed from February to March 2013. Methods: Stair usage was monitored for 9?h per day each week at phase 1 (baseline), 2 (intervention), and 3 (post-intervention). Results: Overall, participants’ stair usage was higher during phase 2 (49.0%) and phase 3 (48.0%), compared with phase 1 (39.7%). The participants during phase 2 and 3 were more likely to use the stairs compared to participants during phase 1, regardless of floor level (3-story or 4-story building), status (student or staff/faculty), and time of day (7:30–10:29, 10:30–13:29, or 13:30–16:30) (p?<?.001). Conclusion: Motivational signage can effectively encourage more stair usage, and hence promote healthy behavior in a predominantly Hispanic-serving institution. |
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| Keywords: | Health promotion Hispanic motivational signage physical activity stair climbing |
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