Factors influencing the utilization of physical activity resources a case study of senior staff of Volta River Authority, Akuse.

Abstract

Physical activity participation has become a global health priority to people of all age groups due to its health benefits. The purpose of the study was to assess the factors influencing utilisation of physical activity facilities among senior staff of Volta River Authority (VRA) in Akuse. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Two hundred and twenty-two respondents were sampled using the census sampling technique. Questionnaire was self-developed on factors that influence participation of physical activity for data to be collected. Data was processed with SPSS version 21 and analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, independent t-test and one-way ANOVA. Results indicated that, equipment and facilities were considered as highly influential factor to physical activity participation. Moreover, there is a high significant correlation between attitude, biological factors, equipment and facilities, motivation and nature of work. Again, males and females shared differences in opinion on attitude and nature of work. Lastly, the study recorded a significant difference among the age of VRA senior staff on only nature of work. It is recommended that, VRA management should make sure the available facilities are modernized and constantly maintained to standard to influence staff utilisation. Again, management of the Authority must empower the health department to develop programmes that would educate staff on the importance of physical activity and its associated health benefits.