African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Medical/Clinical focus) | 09 April 2002
Health Promotion Programmes and Physical Activity Levels in South African Commercial Bank Employees: An Analysis
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Abstract
South African commercial bank employees are at risk of sedentary lifestyles due to their work environment, which often involves prolonged periods of sitting. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a survey to measure physical activity levels and qualitative interviews to gather insights into programme participation and satisfaction. Among the surveyed employees, 45% reported an increase in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after participating in health promotion programmes, with MVPA ranging from 10 minutes per day to over one hour per session on average. Qualitative data indicated strong participant engagement and satisfaction. The findings suggest that targeted health promotion programmes can effectively encourage moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among South African commercial bank employees, particularly when tailored to their specific work environments. Commercial banks should consider implementing more engaging health promotion initiatives and monitoring the long-term impact of these programmes on employee well-being. South Africa, Commercial Banks, Health Promotion Programmes, Physical Activity Levels Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.