Stair versus Elevator Use in a University Residence Hall Setting

Autor/inn/en	Berardi, Vincent; Rosenberg, Benjamin D.; Srivastava, Sophie; Estrada-Rand, Noah; Frederick, Julia
Titel	Stair versus Elevator Use in a University Residence Hall Setting
Quelle	In: Journal of American College Health, 71 (2023) 4, S.997-1002 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0744-8481
DOI	10.1080/07448481.2021.1920602
Schlagwörter	College Students; Physical Activity Level; Life Style; Dormitories; Health Behavior; Student Behavior; Time; Geographic Location; California + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Lebensstil; Student housing; Studentenwohnheim; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Zeit; Kalifornien
Abstract	Objective: Determine the temporal and spatial characteristics of stairs versus elevator use in a university residence hall to inform future physical activity promotion efforts. Participants: All residents and visitors for a single, four-story residence hall dormitory building located on a college campus in Orange, CA. Methods: Smart mat systems capable of detecting pedestrian traffic were placed in front of the stairs and elevators on each floor plus a basement. Generalized additive mixed models (GAMMs) were used to compare stair versus elevator usage at different times of the day and on different floors. Results: Stair versus elevator use varied much more throughout the day on floors nearest to the ground floor, with stair use most common in the morning. Overall, the elevator was used more frequently on higher floors, with less variation throughout the day. Conclusion: To be most effective, future stair promotion interventions should target residents on higher floors and in the morning. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01