TABLE 2.
Predictors of change in daily step count
| Predictors | Effect on change in daily step count# (95% CI) | p-value |
| Baseline daily step count (per 1000 steps increase) | −423 (−601– −245) | <0.0001 |
| Diagnosis of depression (Ref.=no diagnosis) | −865 (−1547– −182) | 0.014 |
| MOS social support | 324 (35.3–613) | 0.028 |
| Oxygen use (Ref.=no oxygen) | −803 (−1574−31.7) | 0.042 |
| Season of enrolment (Ref.=Spring) | ||
| Spring (March–May) | ||
| Summer (June–August) | −978 (−1854– −102) | 0.029 |
| Fall (September–November) | −1267 (−2060– −474) | 0.002 |
| Winter (December–February) | −218 (−1338–903) | 0.700 |
MOS: Medical Outcomes Study; Ref.: reference group. #: effects on change in daily step count are the model coefficients as determined by one generalised linear regression model, adjusted for physical activity promotion group.