Table 1. Participant Characteristics by Group Measured by Survey at Baseline, the Take-a-Stand Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
| Characteristic | Intervention Group (n = 24), Mean (SD) | Comparison Group (n = 10), Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 38.4 (11.4) | 44.2 (11.9) |
| Female sex, % | 96 (0.2) | 80 (0.4) |
| Body weight, lb | 138.1 (22.1) | 143 (20.2) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 22.8 (2.6) | 22.8 (2.2) |
| Physical activity, percentage meeting guidelines a | 75 (0.4) | 70 (0.5) |
| Cardiorespiratory fitness (estimated maximal oxygen consumption, mL/kg/min b ) | 35.6 (6.6) | 34.0 (8.0) |
| Self-perceived general health status, % | ||
| Excellent | 42 (0.5) | 40 (0.5) |
| Very good | 37 (0.5) | 60 (0.5) |
| Good | 21 (0.4) | NA |
| Fair | NA | NA |
| Poor | NA | NA |
| Role physicalc, % | ||
| Extremely | NA | NA |
| Quite a bit | NA | NA |
| Moderately | 8 (0.3) | NA |
| A little bit | 8 (0.3) | NA |
| Not at all | 84 (0.4) | 100 |
| Role emotionald, % | ||
| Extremely | NA | NA |
| Quite a bit | NA | 10 (0.3) |
| Moderately | 17 (0.4) | NA |
| A little bit | 21 (0.4) | 60 (0.5) |
| Not at all | 62 (0.5) | 30 (0.5) |
| Job types, % | ||
| Administrative support | 8.3 (0.3) | NA |
| Customer service | 12.5 (0.3) | NA |
| Account management | 12.5 (0.3) | 10 (0.3) |
| Health coach | 54.2 (0.5) | 60 (0.5) |
| Manager/leader | 4.2 (0.2) | 20 (0.4) |
| Other | 8.3 (0.3) | 10 (0.3) |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation; NA, not applicable.
a Based on the 2008 US Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines (www.health.gov/paguidelines).
b Estimated maximal oxygen consumption based on self report as per the prediction equation by Ainsworth, et al (18). Cardiorespiratory fitness categories are based on Heyward, p 48 (21).
c The degree of problems with work or other daily activities as a result of physical health issues.
d The degree of problems with work or other daily activities as a result of emotional health issues.