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