Association of accelerometer-measured sedentary time, light intensity physical activity levels with cardiometabolic disease risk in Indian office workers: Insights from the SMART-STEP study

Chandrasekaran, Baskaran; Arumugam, Ashokan; Pesola, Arto J.; Davis, Fiddy; Rao, Chythra R.

doi:10.1016/j.obmed.2023.100520

Obesity Medicine

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2023.100520

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Association of accelerometer-measured sedentary time, light intensity physical activity levels with cardiometabolic disease risk in Indian office workers: Insights from the SMART-STEP study

Baskaran Chandrasekaran,

Ashokan Arumugam,

Arto J. Pesola

et al.

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“Balancing work and movement”: barriers and enablers for being physically active at Indian workplaces – findings from SMART STEP trial

Chandrasekaran,

Arumugam,

Pesola

et al. 2024

Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act

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Background Non-communicable diseases are rising rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) and increasing physical activity (PA) offer numerous health benefits. Workplaces provide an ideal setting for promoting SB/PA interventions; however, understanding the barriers and enablers is crucial for optimizing these interventions in workplace environments. Methods Nested within a cluster randomised controlled trial (the SMART-STEP trial), the present study employed in-depth interviews with 16 office workers who have completed 24 weeks of two distinct (technology assisted and traditional) workplace SB/PA interventions. Using a deductive analysis, semi-structured interviews were administered to explore the barriers and enablers to the SB/PA interventions at individual, interpersonal and organisational level using the socio-ecological model. Results Several individual (poor goal setting, perceived health benefits & workload, attitude, intervention engagement), interpersonal (lack of peer support) and organisational (task prioritisation, lack of organisational norm and material or social reward) barriers were identified. Indian women engaged in desk-based office jobs often find themselves burdened with intense home and childcare responsibilities, often without sufficient support from their spouses. A primary concern among Indian office workers is the poor awareness and absence of cultural norms regarding the health risks associated with SB. Conclusions Raising awareness among workplace stakeholders—including office workers, peers, and the organization—is crucial before designing and implementing SB/PA interventions in Indian workspaces. Personalized interventions for Indian female office workers engaged in desk-bound work are warranted.

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“Balancing work and movement”: barriers and enablers for being physically active at Indian workplaces – findings from SMART STEP trial

Chandrasekaran,

Arumugam,

Pesola

et al. 2024

Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act

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Relation of skinfold thickness with the serum lipids, glucose and blood pressure among Indian sedentary office workers

Naik,

Chandrasekaran,

Patil

et al. 2024

J Health Popul Nutr

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Background: Serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are established cardiovascular disease (CVD) markers, however accessibility to these markers is less in individuals from low-middle income countries. The non-invasive CVD risk marker especially skinfold measured fat percentages are less explored for its relevance with established serum biochemistry markers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 70 sedentary office workers (aged 30–40 years) who were healthy. Peripheral fat percentages were estimated from four skinfold thickness measurements and biochemistry markers were measured and analysed using standard laboratory measurements. Blood pressure was also measured. Multivariate linear regression models were drawn to establish the association between the non-invasive and invasive CVD risk markers. Results: The skinfold measured fat percentage was negatively associated with the HDL (coefficient β = -0.15, standard error SE = 0.07, p < 0.05). No significant relation between the other biochemistry parameters with the skinfold thickness. Age and BMI were found to be mediating the above relationship. Conclusions: Skinfold thickness derived fat percentage is associated with the few of the CVD markers (especially HDL). Age and BMI are crucial mediating factors for the fat measurement. Skinfold measurements could be included as part of routine primary care screening for CVD risk, alongside invasive biochemistry parameters.

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Association of accelerometer measured sedentary behavior patterns with cognitive functions in sedentary office workers: Insights from SMART-STEP study

Chandrasekaran,

Arumugam,

Pesola

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND: High levels of sedentary behavior in workplaces are currently recognized as an independent risk factor for cognitive dysfunction and poor mental health. However, sedentary patterns vary between workdays and non-workdays, which may influence cognitive functions. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to quantify and compare work and nonwork device-measured sedentary time (ST) and its association with cognitive function in Indian office workers. METHODS: In an ongoing randomized controlled trial (SMART-STEP), the baseline data of 136 full-time office workers, including accelerometer-measured sedentary patterns and cognitive functions, were analyzed. The ST was measured using a hip-worn accelerometer (Actigraph wGT3X-BT) for seven days, and executive functions were measured using computer-based tests. Linear regression models were employed to analyze the relationships between ST and executive function measures. RESULTS: The median daily ST of Indian office workers was 11.41 hours. The ST was greater on both workdays (11.43 hrs.) and non-workdays (11.14 hrs.) though different (F = 6.76, p = 0.001, ηp2 = 0.032). Office workers accumulate more prolonged sitting bouts (+21.36 min) during work days than non-workdays. No associations between device-measured ST and executive functions were observed. CONCLUSION: Indian office workers exhibited high ST patterns, especially on workdays. Although lower than workdays, Indian office workers exhibited more ST patterns during non-workdays than did their Western counterparts. Culturally adaptable workplace and leisure time physical activity interventions are needed to address the high ST of Indian office workers.

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Association of accelerometer-measured sedentary time, light intensity physical activity levels with cardiometabolic disease risk in Indian office workers: Insights from the SMART-STEP study

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“Balancing work and movement”: barriers and enablers for being physically active at Indian workplaces – findings from SMART STEP trial

“Balancing work and movement”: barriers and enablers for being physically active at Indian workplaces – findings from SMART STEP trial

Relation of skinfold thickness with the serum lipids, glucose and blood pressure among Indian sedentary office workers

Association of accelerometer measured sedentary behavior patterns with cognitive functions in sedentary office workers: Insights from SMART-STEP study

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