Changes in Stress Perception and Health Behaviors through Continued Practice of Square-Stepping Exercise in a Public Health Lecture for Citizens

A single-group pre-post intervention study examining the effects of sustained practice of the Square-Stepping Exercise program on stress perception, mental health status, and health behaviors among participants in a Public Health Lecture for Citizens - SSE Pre-Post Study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000061362

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-01

Start date

2026-06-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Not applicable (health promotion for community-dwelling adults)

Interventions

Participants will attend the first session of a public health lecture, which includes a lecture on mental and physical health and practical instruction in square-stepping exercise. They will then be e

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Individuals who have participated in the Mental and Physical Wellness Seminar, a public lecture series held at Shimonoseki City University 2.Individuals aged 18 or older 3.Individuals who have understood the study explanation and provided written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals who have difficulty understanding the study or giving informed consent even after receiving an explanation 2. Individuals deemed unable to participate in the course due to illness or other health issues 3. Individuals deemed unable to perform the Square Step for safety reasons

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Participant Overview: (1) Gender, (2) Age, (3) Employment Status, (4) Presence of Co-residing Family Members, (5) Current Medical History, (6) Presence of Physical Limitations 2. Changes in Customized Items Regarding Stress Perception 3. Psychological Distress: Changes in K6 Japanese Version Scores 4. Mental Health Status: Changes in WHO-5 Japanese Version Scores 5. Changes in Items Related to Physical Activity and Health Behaviors 6. Confidence in Continuing the Square-Stepping Exercise program and Intentions to Incorporate It into Daily Life	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Participant Overview: (1) Gender, (2) Age, (3) Employment Status, (4) Presence of Co-residing Family Members, (5) Current Medical History, (6) Presence of Physical Limitations 2. Changes in Customized Items Regarding Stress Perception 3. Psychological Distress: Changes in K6 Japanese Version Scores 4. Mental Health Status: Changes in WHO-5 Japanese Version Scores 5. Changes in Items Related to Physical Activity and Health Behaviors 6. Confidence in Continuing the Square-Stepping Exercise program and Intentions to Incorporate It into Daily Life

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Changes in perceived health 2. Course satisfaction 3. Open-ended comments regarding course participation and continued practice	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYukiko Matsumura

Shimonoseki City University Faculty of Nursing

matsumura-yu@shimonoseki-cu.ac.jp0832520288

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026