Table 2.
Codes, categories, and theme from qualitative content analysis of 12 group interviews.
| Code | Category | Theme |
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The design of the app matters
The app was difficult There were technical problems with the app/mobile phone Unclear with feedback Unclear/frustrating with reminders Unnecessary functions Is the feedback correct? Difficult to find the feedback Difficulty with the questions in the evening Type of mobile phone matters Wants to record exercise |
Difficulties of using the mobile phone app | To overcome the barriers |
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App is simple/good/fun
Good and interesting with the results Good with the questions in the evening Advantage with mobile phone |
Benefits of using the Mobile phone app | |
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It is easy to forget
Easier to record in the evening Difficult to record (in general) Combines techniques to remember You do not give up You have to think about when you eat and when to record You get tired Impractical sometimes The recording was fun/OK |
The process of recording |
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Good with pictures
Good selection of foods There is a need for more composite dishes Had to take something similar Difficult to record food with lots of ingredients Difficult to record sandwiches Difficult and unnecessary to record small meals Difficult/hard to estimate amounts Unclear what should be recorded Foods/dishes were missing Hard/difficult to record if you do not know content/type Hard/difficult to choose between many alternatives |
Recording correctly | |
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Improve dietary intake
Avoided eating so you do not have to record |
Dietary intake was affected | |
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Reflects over the diet
The days of recording were not representative |
Awareness of diet and physical activity habits | |
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Lack of interest
Unclear with the study/methods Worry about focus on weight and dietary habits |
The study is not for me |