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Table 4 Step-count results overall and by group for both total and bout steps.

From: A randomized trial comparing structured and lifestyle goals in an internet-mediated walking program for people with type 2 diabetes

 

All Participants

Lifestyle Goals Group

Structured Goals Group

p-value (between-group)

N

30

17

13

 

Total Steps

    

Pre-Intervention

4,596 ± 1,794

4,157 ± 1,737

5,171 ± 1,769

0.1272

Post-Intervention

6,534 ± 3,456

6,279 ± 3,306

6,868 ± 3,751

0.6520

Change

1,938 ± 3,298

2,122 ± 3,179

1,697 ± 3,564

0.7329

p-value (pre/post)

0.0032*

0.0142*

0.1117

 

Bout Steps

    

Pre-Intervention

386 ± 691

286 ± 599

516 ± 801

0.3768

Post-Intervention

2,306 ± 2,734

2,070 ± 2,814

2,616 ± 2,706

0.5961

Change

1,921 ± 2,729

1,783 ± 2,741

2,101 ± 2,815

0.7583

p-value (pre/post)

0.0006*

0.0164*

0.0196*

 
  1. * = p < 0.05
  2. Step counts expressed as Mean ± Standard Deviation
  3. P values reflect two tailed paired t-tests