Key result
Specific sitting limits linked to ~78% higher adherence likelihood versus vague advice.
Why the study?
High population levels of sitting contribute to chronic health problems, motivating identification of effective sitting time reduction messages.
Which messages promoting reduced sitting time have the highest likelihood of adherence among adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,460)
Which messages promoting reduced sitting time have the highest likelihood of adherence among adults?
Odds Ratio: 7.66 (95% CI 6.66–8.81)
Absolute Event Rate: 81.8% vs 45.9%
p-value: p=<0.05
Specific and achievable messages that promote healthy alternatives like standing have the highest likelihood of adherence for reducing sitting time.
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Specific standing-break messages may improve adherence in surveys; leaves open which messages reduce sitting in trials.
Alley et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in General adult population (n=1,460). Specific, achievable messages promoting healthy alternatives to sitting (e.g., 'Avoid sitting for more than 10 hours') vs. Vague messages promoting avoidance of sitting (e.g., 'Sit as little as possible') was evaluated on Self-reported likelihood of adherence to the message (OR 7.66, 95% CI 6.66-8.81, p=<0.05). Specific and achievable messages, such as avoiding sitting for more than 10 hours daily, yielded a significantly higher likelihood of adherence compared to vague messages like sitting as little as possible (82% vs 46%, OR 7.66).
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