Table 6.
Preliminary quantitative data for effect of intervention on clients
| Outcome | n | T1 mean (SD) score | T2 mean (SD) score | t value | p value | 95% confidence intervals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage of readiness to use PA as a cessation aid (1-5) | 23 | 2.7 (1.1) | 3.4 (1.6) | 3.76 | 0.001 | 0.4 to 1.2 |
| Stage of readiness to use PA as a cessation aid (intent to treat) (1-5) | 72 | 2.3 (1.1) | 2.6 (1.3) | 3.34 | 0.001 | 0.1 to 0.4 |
| Outcome expectancy (1-7) | 22 | 5.8 (0.8) | 5.9 (1.3) | 0.23 | 0.819 | -0.5 to 0.6 |
| PA levels (mins/wk moderate & vigorous PA) | 22 | 143.4 (274.5) (median = 42.5) | 162.5 (202.1) (median = 102.5) | 0.22 | 0.826 | -446 to 553 |
| Self-efficacy for smoking cessation (1-7) | 24 | 4.7 (1.5) | 5.9 (1.2) | 3.03 | 0.006 | 0.4 to 2.0 |
| Self-efficacy for dealing with stress (1-7) | 24 | 4.3 (1.7) | 5.1 (1.6) | 2.81 | 0.010 | 0.2 to 1.4 |
| Self-efficacy for doing 30 min PA on most days (1-7) | 24 | 4.8 (2.1) | 5.2 (2.1) | 1.48 | 0.153 | -1.7 to 1.0 |
| Self-efficacy for walking briskly for 15 min (1-7) | 24 | 4.9 (2.0) | 5.3 (2.1) | 1.40 | 0.175 | -1.8 to 0.9 |
PA = Physical Activity