Health Management of Remote Workers Using Tele-Exercise During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan
Life Sciences-Medical Information and Life Sciences
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22376/ijlpr.2024.14.4.L1-L11Keywords:
Health management, Tele-exercise intervention, Remote WorkersAbstract
Health management is increasingly recognized as a vital business resource aimed at enhancing employee well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced lifestyle habits, underscoring the need for effective health management strategies tailored to thechanging work environment. This study aims to explore the impact of tele-exercise interventions on remote workers group (G1). Itcompares the effects of tele-exercise with those of traditional face-to-face exercise group (G2). Over three months, G1 engaged in a 30-minute weekly exercise program tailored for remote execution, while G2 participated in traditional, in-person sessions. The analysis includedANOVA to assess the differences over time between G1 and G2, Correlation Analysis to examine the relationships among the measuredvariables within each group, and Correspondence Analysis to explore the association patterns between the groups' responses and thevariables of interest. The ANOVA revealed a significant difference in Daily Stress (DS) levels between G1 and G2, with G1 showing higherDS levels. Correlation analysis indicated a strong negative relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Sleep Quality (SQ) in G1, and astrong positive relationship between DS and Satisfaction of Life (SL). Correspondence Analysis showed that that G1 was encompassed in ajob and life satisfaction area, and G2 was encompassed in a sleep and stress for weight control area. This study concluded that both groupsinitially experienced weight gains and increased sleep duration due to remote work. Daily Stress was found to be significantly higher in G1than in G2, possibly due to the isolation of tele-exercise. Correlation analyses highlighted the influence of time on relationship between BMIand SQ, and DS and SL. The study emphasizes stress management and good sleep quality in remote work, with exercise interventionspromoting well-being and productivity.
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