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Effects of the practice of physical and sports activities (PSA) on the well-being and performance of public and private sector workers in Burkina Faso

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Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the effects of practicing physical and sports activities (PSA) on the well-being and performance of workers in Burkina Faso.

Topic and Methodology

We examined the effects of PSA practice on the well-being and performance of public and private sector workers in Burkina Faso. A sample of 3370 PSA practitioners was drawn from a database of fitness centers and sports facilities. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using STATA 14 software.

Results

The study reveals that 83.5% of workers believe that PSA engagement contributes to improving their cognitive or physical abilities at work, and 98% believe that sport improves their productivity at work. PSAs also improve the health and well-being of workers, while contributing to efficiency and performance in the workplace.

Conclusion

The regular practice of PSAs has positive effects on the well-being, performance, and productivity of workers. It improves physical condition, strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and lowers healthcare costs. A healthier population is more productive and can contribute to more sustained economic growth.

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Source: The authors; data from the survey on the practice of physical and sports activities prescription including 69.6% men (69.6%) and 30.4% women

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Notes

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  5. Annuaire statistique 2021 du Ministère en charge des sports du Burkina Faso.

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  7. Heart Foundation, Cancer Council NSW, et al. Healthy Workplace Guide: Ten Steps to Implementing a Workplace Health Program (2016), Second edition, 36 p.

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  1. Laboratoire LRE-ID, Université Catholique de L’Afrique de L’Ouest, Unité Universitaire de Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor, Sénégal

    Prosper Kabore

  2. Department of Economics, Université Thomas SANKARA, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

    Omer S. Combary

  3. Institut Supérieur Des Sciences de La Santé (INSSA), Université Nazi BONI (UNB), Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

    Wendsèndaté Yves Sempore

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Prosper KABORE contributed to the study design, manuscript writing, analysis, and interpretation of the study data. Omer S. COMBARY contributed to data collection, data processing, and manuscript revision. Wendsèndaté Yves SEMPORE contributed to the analysis and data collection. All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.

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Kabore, P., Combary, O.S. & Sempore, W.Y. Effects of the practice of physical and sports activities (PSA) on the well-being and performance of public and private sector workers in Burkina Faso. J Public Health (Berl.) (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-024-02261-8

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