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Table 3 Acceptability results from the follow-up questionnaire

From: The feasibility and RE-AIM evaluation of the TAME health pilot study

 

Pedometer (n = 12)

Electronic activity monitor (n = 19)

Stakeholder (n = 6)

Feelings about the study

Mean (SD) Range: 1 to 5

I felt the counseling was motivational

3.8 (1.2)

4.1 (0.7)

 

The exercise prescription was helpful

3.8 (0.8)

3.8 (1.0)

 

I would prefer if there were more counseling sessions

3.0 (1.0)

3.5 (1.3)

 

Feelings on the activity monitor

 It was easy to remember to wear the monitor

3.5 (1.6)

4.5 (0.8)

3.2 (1.33)

 I felt that the monitor was comfortable

4.2 (1.2)

4.1 (1.0)

4.2 (1.0)

 I would continue to wear the monitora

3.5 (1.5)

4.4 (0.9)

3.7 (1.2)

 The monitor was motivating

3.7 (1.1)

4.4 (1.0)

3.5 (0.8)

 I liked using the monitorb

3.0 (1.4)

4.4 (1.0)

4.0 (0.6)

 I thought the pedometer was helpful

3.3 (1.4)

  

 I would prefer to use another type of monitor

3.1 (1.3)

2.4 (1.3)

2.0 (0.9)

 I have a better understanding on my physical activity level

3.8 (1.1)

4.4 (1.1)

3.5 (1.0)

Feeling on the Jawbone UP application

 It was convenient for me to use the UP application

 

4.6 (0.8)

4.2 (0.8)

 The UP application encouraged me to view my steps

 

4.7 (0.7)

4.2 (0.8)

 I would like to continue using the UP application

 

4.5 (1.1)

3.8 (0.8)

 I think the application is user-friendly

 

4.3 (1.2)

3.8 (0.8)

 I enjoyed the social interaction

 

3.7 (1.0)

N/A

 Comments and smiles from my “friends” in the application were motivating

 

3.9 (1.2)

2.7 (0.8)

 I think the information is interesting

 

4.6 (0.5)

4.0 (0.6)

 I think the information is relevant

 

4.5 (0.6)

3.8 (0.4)

 I think the tips and advice are specific to me

 

4.0 (0.9)

3.8 (0.8)

 I am going to use the advice

 

4.4 (0.7)

3.3 (0.5)

  1. a p < 0.05, b p ≤ 0.01, Significantly different between pedometer and Electronic activity monitor group