Physical Activity Levels And Influencing Factors Related To Work Among Outpatient And Emergency Nurses: A Cross Sectional

Background Physical activity and nurses are inseparable because nurses have a great prevalence of standing, dynamic standing, sitting, lying, and walking, which are the significant factors that influence physical work behavior differences Purpose This study aimed to determine the demographic factors that correlate with the physical activity level of nurses Patients and methods: Our study used a correlational design with 117 nurses including 57 emergency nurses and 60 outpatient nurses. This study used the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) as the instrument. Research analysis with the Spearman test. Results There is a relationship between room unit (p = 0.025), age (p = 0.022), and length of work (p = 0.046) and the level of physical activity of nurses. The room unit is the dominant factor affecting nurses' physical activity level (Stand. Estimate = 0.177; 95% CI = -0.046–0.621; p = 0.91). There is a significant relationship between room unit, age, and length of service compared with the nurses' activity level. Meanwhile, career level was not associated with nurses' activity level. Conclusion Physical activity levels among outpatient and emergency nurses in Indonesia vary significantly, with occupational factors such as shift patterns and workload playing a critical role. Tailored interventions aimed at promoting physical activity within these healthcare settings are necessary to enhance the health and performance of nurses.