Tudor-Locke Catrine, Chan Catherine B
J Phys Act Health. 2006 Apr;3(2):210-220. doi: 10.1123/jpah.3.2.210.
We examined participant characteristics related to pedometer program adherence and completion.
Participants (n = 177, age = 43 ± 9 y, BMI = 29.5 ± 6.2 kg/m) were from sedentary workplaces. Baseline steps/day for women (n = 153) was 7230 ± 3447 versus men (n = 24) 8265 ± 2849 (P < 0.05). Records included pedometer use, days/week goals were achieved, and steps/day. Program completers (n = 104) fulfilled pre- and post-program assessments and at least 8 wk of recording. Non-completers (n = 53) met neither requirement, but pre-program data were available.
There were no significant differences in sex, age, education, or time at work between completion strata. The only significant baseline difference was an initial "worry about completing the program" (completer < non-completer; P < 0.05). The pedometer-based program was most successful in increasing physical activity in overweight or class I obese individuals. Participants with lower baseline steps/day were also more likely to complete the program.
The study findings have potential to inform effective health promotion planning.
我们研究了与计步器计划依从性和完成情况相关的参与者特征。
参与者（n = 177，年龄 = 43 ± 9岁，体重指数 = 29.5 ± 6.2 kg/m²）来自久坐的工作场所。女性（n = 153）的每日基线步数为7230 ± 3447步，男性（n = 24）为8265 ± 2849步（P < 0.05）。记录包括计步器使用情况、每周达到目标的天数以及每日步数。计划完成者（n = 104）完成了计划前后的评估以及至少8周的记录。未完成者（n = 53）既未满足这两项要求，但有计划前的数据。
完成分层之间在性别、年龄、教育程度或工作时间方面无显著差异。唯一显著的基线差异是最初的“担心完成计划”（完成者 < 未完成者；P < 0.05）。基于计步器的计划在增加超重或I类肥胖个体的身体活动方面最为成功。每日基线步数较低的参与者也更有可能完成该计划。
研究结果有可能为有效的健康促进规划提供信息。
