Influence of COVID-19 Building Restrictions on Physical Activity Promotion Through Increased Stair Use and Limited Elevator Access: A Quasi-Experimental Study—Sport and Physical Activity Group Active Campus Project

Ryan, D., Elliott-King, J. and Ward, A. (2021) Influence of COVID-19 Building Restrictions on Physical Activity Promotion Through Increased Stair Use and Limited Elevator Access: A Quasi-Experimental Study—Sport and Physical Activity Group Active Campus Project. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. , pp. 1-8. 1543-5474.

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Abstract:	Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of UK Government Covid-19 safe offices policy to increase stair-use in a higher education setting during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Automated counts at three Ground Floor staircases and the elevator entrances were used to estimate stair to elevator use ratio for ascent and descent from/to the Ground Floor of a University building at Baseline (January to March 2020), First and Second Intervention Months (October 2020, November 2020, respectively). Stair promoting signage and a one-way system was implemented, in line with Government policy. Results: At Baseline, stair to elevator use ratio for ascent from and descent to the Ground Floor was 1.36 ± 0.02 and 1.88 ± 0.02 people, respectively. The ratio significantly increased in the first intervention month to 2.64 ± 0.09 and 3.96 ± 0.22 people for ascent and descent, respectively. However, the ratio decreased between the First and Second Intervention Months to 1.63 ± 0.06 and 3.05 ± 0.52 people for ascent and descent respectively. Conclusion: UK Government Covid-19 policy was effective at increasing stair use in a higher education setting.
Creators:	Ryan, Declan, Elliott-King, Jordan and Ward, Alison
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	?? ASSCI ?? Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Nursing Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:	8 September 2021
Date Type:	Acceptance
Page Range:	pp. 1-8
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Number of Pages:	8
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0165
ISSN:	1543-5474
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	https://pure.northampton.ac.uk/en/public...
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/15465

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