Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Physical Activity among Public Sector Librarians in Brunei Darussalam

One in four adults globally has an insufficient level of physical activity (PA). Librarians, due to the sedentary nature of their profession, are at risk. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward PA among public sector librarians in Brunei Darussalam. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire. A total of 194 participants completed the survey (71.85%). The findings revealed good knowledge (mean 8.71, SD 1.12), poor attitudes (mean 35.63, SD 3.97), and satisfactory practices (mean 23.49, SD 3.18) toward PA. Multiple linear regression revealed several key findings. Librarians with higher education had higher knowledge scores (P = 0.046, t  = 2.01, 95% CI: 0.01, 0.64) than did those who completed secondary education, and librarians who did not engage in PA (P = 0.009, t = -2.64, 95% CI: 2.64) had lower knowledge scores than did those who engaged in PA. Compared with their male counterparts. female librarians had lower attitude scores (P = 0.003, t = -3.00, 95% CI: -3.84, -0.79). Older age groups 40–49 years (P = 0.014, t  = 1.62, 95% CI: -0.24, 3.41) and 50–60 years (P = 0.023, t  = 2.46, 95% CI: 0.34, 3.14) had higher practice scores than did the other age groups, and librarians who did not engage in PA tended to have lower practice scores than did those who did not (P = 0.000, t = -3.52, 95% CI: -2.81, -0.79). Future research and policy could focus on developing tailored interventions and wellness programme for PAs.