Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics-Health Behaviors (N = 200)
| Health behaviors | Health behaviors at baselinea | Health behaviors at Wave 2b | Consistent health behaviorsc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise 1-7 days/week | 133 (69.6%) | 134 (67.0%) | 110 (57.6%) |
| Monitor caloric intake | 122 (62.9%) | 108 (54.0%) | 92 (47.4%) |
| Sleep 6.5-9 hours/night | 105 (55.0%) | 109 (54.5%) | 85 (44.5%) |
| Annual health check-ups | 168 (87.5%) | 171 (85.5%) | 156 (81.3%) |
| Daily vitamin intake | 149 (77.6%) | 143 (71.5%) | 129 (67.2%) |
a
Baseline interviews occurred at approximately 6 months postloss.
b
Wave 2 interviews occurred at approximately 11 months postloss.
c
Consistent health behavior is defined as performing each behavior in the month before the baseline interview and in the month before the Wave 2 interview.