TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics of 200 participants in a weight-loss and lifestyle intervention, by study arm
| Control (N=96) | Intervention (N=104) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure | M | SD | M | SD | pa |
| Body imageb | 21.8 | 3.7 | 21.9 | 3.5 | .84 |
| Perceived healthc | 41.3 | 8.8 | 42.8 | 10.9 | .31 |
| Health-related self-efficacyd | 61.8 | 14.4 | 63.0 | 17.5 | .61 |
a
Means were compared by t tests.
b
Measured by the Body Weight, Image and Self-Esteem Evaluation. Possible scores range from 12 to 36, with higher scores indicating better psychosocial adjustment to weight gain.
c
Measured by the SF–36v2 general health subscale. Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health.
d
Measured by the Patient Activation Measure. Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater activation, confidence, knowledge, and skills to maintain personal health engagement behaviors.