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. 2023 Sep 25;12:e47567. doi: 10.2196/47567

Table 1.

Attributes and attribute levels in an ecological momentary assessment discrete choice experiment.

Attributes and attribute levels Descriptions
Prompt frequency

0-1 per day None or only 1 survey

2-3 per day 2-3 surveys

4-5 per day 4-5 surveys

≥6 per day 6 or more surveys
Number of questions per prompt

1 question 1 question

2-3 questions 2-3 questions

4-5 questions 4-5 questions

≥6 questions 6 or more questions
Prompt type

Event-contingent Self-initiated when a predefined event has occurred (eg, smoking a cigarette, snacking between meals, or being in a specific location such as a bar)

Signal-contingent At random times

Time-contingent On fixed times

Mixed Combination of random and fixed times
Health topic

Nicotine or tobacco use Nicotine or tobacco use

Alcohol use Alcohol drinking

Marijuana use Marijuana use

Physical activity Exercise

Nutrition Diet or nutrition

Sleep Sleep
Assessment duration

≤1 month 1 month or shorter

>1 but <6 months More than 1 month but less than 6 months

≥6 but <12 months More than 6 months but less than 1 year

≥1 year 1 year or longer