ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
Physical Activity Patterns and Lifestyle Habits Among Primary Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Occupational injuries and health risks among food delivery riders in China: research progress and prevention strategies.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Factors Associated with Smoking Status and Self-Reported Physical Activity Among Spanish Nursing Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Cardiovascular Health Among Employees of a Brazilian Tertiary Hospital Assessed by the Life's Essential 8 Score: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The effect of job on lifestyle and physical inactivity among health care practitioners in National Guard Hospital.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrimary healthcare workers (PHCWs) serve as critical contributors to public health, yet their physical activity (PA) patterns and lifestyle habits often reflect the very challenges they address in their patients. The aim of this study is to determine the PA patterns and lifestyle habits among PHCWs in the Lepelle-Nkumpi sub-district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative, cross-sectional design with stratified random sampling (
resultsThe majority of the participants (53%) reported engaging in shorter walking durations during work, with only 7.5% of the participating engaging in moderate physical activity and 39.7% achieving 30 min or more of activity. Additionally, 59.8% do not use walking or cycling for transportation, while only 27% do so for at least 30 min daily. During leisure time, 33.9% of the participants engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities, with 37.9% spending 30 min or more on such activities daily. Nearly two-thirds of the participants (65.5%) had poor lifestyle scores (0-50%), while 23.6% achieved excellent scores (81-100%). Significant associations were found between gender and lifestyle scores (
conclusionThis study reveals critical gaps in the physical activity levels of PHCWs, with low engagement in moderate activity during work and limited active commuting. This study underscores the need for workplace wellness interventions, such as walking meetings and fitness facilities, to boost physical activity among healthcare workers, enhancing their health, resilience, and the quality of care they provide.
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