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Physical inactivity among corporate bank workers in Accra, Ghana: Implications for health promotion

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  • George Bediako Nketiah
  • Kwasi Odoi-Agyarko
  • Tom Akuetteh Ndanu
  • Frank Ekow Atta Hayford
  • Gordon Amoh
  • Henry Lawson

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Introduction: Any type of activity that results in caloric expenditure has the potential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases; nonetheless, most people, especially office workers, are physically inactive. This study sought to evaluate the extent of physical inactivity and its determinants among the staff of selected banks in Accra, Ghana. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 219 banking staff randomly selected from five commercial banking institutions in Accra, Ghana. Demographic data was collected with a structured questionnaire. Physical inactivity was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Study associations were determined using univariate analysis, and multivariate logistic regression models with adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) estimated. Results: Two hundred and nineteen (219) participants were recruited, out of which 56.6% were males and 43.4% were females. The mean age (± SD) of the participants was 40.0±7.9 years. Physical inactivity was observed in 179 (81.7%) participants. The following were independently associated with physical inactivity: travel-related activities (AOR, 0.151; 95% CI, 0.059–0.384; p

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  • George Bediako Nketiah & Kwasi Odoi-Agyarko & Tom Akuetteh Ndanu & Frank Ekow Atta Hayford & Gordon Amoh & Henry Lawson, 2023. "Physical inactivity among corporate bank workers in Accra, Ghana: Implications for health promotion," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(5), pages 1-12, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0277994
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277994
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