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Promotion of Physical Activity Using Point-of-Decision Prompts in Berlin Underground Stations

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  • Falk Müller-Riemenschneider

    (Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charite Charite University Medical Centre Berlin, Luisenstrasse 57, 10098 Berlin, Germany)

  • Marc Nocon

    (Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charite Charite University Medical Centre Berlin, Luisenstrasse 57, 10098 Berlin, Germany)

  • Thomas Reinhold

    (Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charite Charite University Medical Centre Berlin, Luisenstrasse 57, 10098 Berlin, Germany)

  • Stefan N. Willich

    (Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charite Charite University Medical Centre Berlin, Luisenstrasse 57, 10098 Berlin, Germany)

Abstract

To evaluate point-of-decision prompts in the promotion of stair use in Germany, motivational posters were placed at three underground stations in Berlin. The proportion of passengers using stairs or stairways was counted before, during installation, and two weeks after removal of posters. In total, 5,467 passersby were counted. Stair use increased significantly in women, but not in men. The present pilot study thereby shows that the use of point-of-decision prompts is also feasible in Germany and it provides some evidence of effectiveness. Methodologically rigorous studies are warranted to confirm these findings.

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  • Falk Müller-Riemenschneider & Marc Nocon & Thomas Reinhold & Stefan N. Willich, 2010. "Promotion of Physical Activity Using Point-of-Decision Prompts in Berlin Underground Stations," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 7(8), pages 1-8, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:7:y:2010:i:8:p:3063-3070:d:9170
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    1. Robert Alan Sloan & Benjamin Adam Haaland & Carol Leung & Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, 2013. "The Use of Point-of-Decision Prompts to Increase Stair Climbing in Singapore," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(1), pages 1-9, January.
    2. Theda Radtke & Pamela Rackow, 2014. "Autonomous Motivation Is Not Enough: The Role of Compensatory Health Beliefs for the Readiness to Change Stair and Elevator Use," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-17, November.

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