Burton Nicola W, Walsh Anthony, Brown Wendy J
School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland.
Health Promot J Austr. 2008 Apr;19(1):52-9. doi: 10.1071/he08052.
The evaluation of an earlier 10,000 Steps community-based intervention program indicated that men were less likely than women to have used a pedometer or increased their physical activity (PA). This study aimed to explore men's reactions to the 10,000 Steps a Day message, the use of pedometers, and other strategies for increasing PA.
Five focus groups were conducted with 39 men aged 45-65 years.
Although many were familiar with the 10,000 Steps message, the majority of men did not like it. Pedometers were seen as useful for assessing PA in the short term, but not for ongoing use. Participants were generally aware of PA recommendations. Walking was considered a good option for this age group, but there was varying interest in this type of activity. Weight and stress management were commonly identified benefits of PA. Common barriers to PA were lack of time and motivation, health and weight restrictions, cost, and disinterest. Suggestions of how to promote PA to mid-aged men included workplace initiatives, making PA "fun", and creating opportunities for men to do PA with their family or same-aged peers.
PA promotion using the 10,000 Steps message, walking, and pedometers may not appeal to mid-aged men.
一项早期的基于社区的“一万步”干预计划评估表明，男性使用计步器或增加身体活动（PA）的可能性低于女性。本研究旨在探讨男性对“每日一万步”信息、计步器的使用以及其他增加身体活动策略的反应。
对39名年龄在45至65岁之间的男性进行了五次焦点小组访谈。
尽管许多人熟悉“一万步”信息，但大多数男性不喜欢它。计步器被认为在短期内对评估身体活动有用，但不适合持续使用。参与者普遍了解身体活动建议。步行被认为是这个年龄段的一个好选择，但对这类活动的兴趣各不相同。体重和压力管理是身体活动常见的益处。身体活动的常见障碍包括缺乏时间和动力、健康和体重限制、成本以及缺乏兴趣。关于如何向中年男性推广身体活动的建议包括工作场所的倡议、让身体活动变得“有趣”，以及为男性创造与家人或同龄人一起进行身体活动的机会。
使用“一万步”信息、步行和计步器来推广身体活动可能对中年男性没有吸引力。
