An exploration of New Zealand mental health nurses' personal physical activities

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dc.contributor.authorPhilbrick G
dc.contributor.authorSheridan NF
dc.contributor.authorMcCauley K
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-22T00:41:31Z
dc.date.available2022-02-14
dc.date.available2022-01-23
dc.date.available2023-06-22T00:41:31Z
dc.date.issued2022-06
dc.description(c) 2022 The Author/s
dc.description.abstractThis study assessed the physical activities of Mental Health Nurses (MHN) in New Zealand against the 2018 World Health Organization recommended minimum levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The research design was exploratory and descriptive as there were no previous studies about physical activity levels of MHNs in New Zealand. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ, Long Version) which included options for free-text responses. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A total of 266 participants returned the survey, a response rate of 4%, and a limitation of the study. More than 50% of MHNs reported <150 min of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week for each of the four physical activity domains. When individual physical activity domains were combined, only 10% spent <150 min on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Work-related physical activities were higher for those working in the inpatient area than in community settings. Transport-related physical activities were higher for those working in community settings. Participants registered from 6 to 20 years had more time sitting than other groups. Nurses aged 55 years and above showed the highest total physical activity levels. Moreover, healthcare organizations and nurse leaders need to promote physical activity and provide wellness intervention for their staff. Nurses who are physically active may be more effective in supporting their patients to increase their physical activity.
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dc.identifier.citationINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 2022
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/inm.12981
dc.identifier.eissn1447-0349
dc.identifier.elements-id451250
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.identifier.issn1445-8330
dc.publisherJohn Wiley and Sons Australia, Ltd
dc.relation.isPartOfINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
dc.rightsCC BY 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjecthealth promotion
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subjectnurses
dc.subjectphysical activity
dc.subjectphysical inactivity
dc.subject.anzsrc1110 Nursing
dc.subject.anzsrc1117 Public Health and Health Services
dc.subject.anzsrc1701 Psychology
dc.titleAn exploration of New Zealand mental health nurses' personal physical activities
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Health
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Health/PVC's Office - College of Health
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