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. 2014 Feb 4;14:112. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-112

Table 2.

Summary of outcomes and measures used in the Get Healthy, Stay Healthy trial

Primary outcomes GHS-comparable tools Additional tools
Moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
● 3-item physical activity assessment tool [51] capturing walking, moderate and vigorous activity (via CATI)
● Accelerometer (Actigraph GT1M, 10s epoch) capturing duration and frequency of MVPA
Dietary behaviours
● Two stand-alone items [56] on servings of fruit and vegetables per day (via CATI)
● Fat & Fibre Behaviour Questionnaire [58] via CATI (Total Index (1 to 5))
Body weight and waist circumference
● Self-reported (via CATI)
 
Secondary outcomes
GHSH-specific tools
 
Feasibility indicators
● Number and type of text messages sent
 
● Number and duration of tailoring interviews completed
● Number of prompted and unprompted text message replies from participants
Acceptability indicators
● Recall of number of text messages received
 
● Treatment of text messages on receipt
● Categorical satisfaction ratings
● Qualitative feedback on intervention
Mediators
● Outcome expectancy: MVPA [60]; diet [64]
 
● Satisfaction with perceived outcomes: MVPA and diet [59]
● Self-regulation: MVPA and diet [65]
● Self-efficacy: MVPA [66]; diet [67]
● Social support: MVPA and diet [68]
● Perceived environmental opportunity: MVPA [69]; diet [72,73]
Moderators ● Demographics (e.g. age, education)
 
● Health status (e.g. chronic diseases, need for medical clearance before commencing GHS)
● Behavioural and anthropometric changes during initial GHS