TABLE 2—
Characteristics of the Individual Study Sites as Reported by Trained Leaders (n = 85): The StrongWomen–Healthy Hearts Program, United States, 2010
| Characteristic | No. (%) or Mean ±SE | Median (Range) |
| Competing priorities on leader’s timea | ||
| Present, and clearly noted | 37 (61.7) | |
| Present, but program is priority | 14 (23.3) | |
| None reported | 5 (8.3) | |
| Vague response | 4 (6.7) | |
| Continuous characteristics | ||
| Space availabilityb | 3.8 ±0.05 | 4.0 (1.0) |
| Estimated cost,c US$ | 263 ±42 | 20 (1070) |
| Likelihood to cover the costsd | 3.2 ±0.1 | 3.3 (3.3) |
| Likelihood for costs to prevent the programe | 1.0 ±0.1 | 1.0 (4.0) |
| Facility pleasantnessf | 8.0 ±0.2 | 8.3 (8.0) |
| Accessibilityg | 3.4 ±0.1 | 3.7 (2.5) |
| Equipment availabilityh | 3.1 ±0.1 | 3.0 (2.0) |
| Time availabilityi | 3.2 ±0.1 | 3.5 (3.0) |
Note. The overall study spanned the years 2010 through 2014. The data in this table were collected just prior to the leader training in 2010.
Leaders were asked an open-ended question about competing priority areas of their work that would serve as a barrier to running the program. Responses were coded into these categories by the study team.
Sum of 4 binary indicators for sitting space, space for dancing, kitchen, and outside walking route.
Sum of estimated rent and cost of foods.
Average of three 5-level scales on abilities to cover rent, food costs, and printing; the range was 0 to 4, with 4 being highly likely.
Average of two 5-level scales on likelihood of rent and food cost being prohibitive; the range was 0 to 4, with 4 being highly likely.
Average of two 10-level scales on pleasantness of outside and inside of the facility; the range was 1 to 10, with 10 being most pleasant.
Average of three 5-level scales on categorized distance from downtown, and accessibilities by public transport and by car; the range was 0 to 4, with 4 being most accessible.
Sum of 4 binary indicators (availability of DVD, cooking equipment, pedometers, and storage place); the range was 0 to 4, with 4 being best equipped.
Average of two 5-level indicators on likelihood of being able to devote 5 hours per week to preparation and likelihood of this amount of time impeding ability to adopt the program (reversed coding); the range was 0 to 4, with 4 representing having adequate time for preparation.