title: The effectiveness of a point-of-decision prompt in deterring sedentary behavior.
abstract: Individuals using a university library were observed using stairs or elevators to travel up one to three floors. After a baseline assessment, a sign was posted by the elevator to discourage elevator use over a five-week period. A hierarchical log linear analysis indicated that stair use increased significantly after the intervention moderated by day of the week, sex, and age. The study suggests that point-of-decision prompts to deter sedentary activity may be effective.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Illinois University, USA.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Dzewaltowski
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012737:Sex Factors