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. 2020 Mar 16;18:101082. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101082
Model responses Type Values
Attitude: “In general, I think using ___ is a good idea” Ordinal 1–5 (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree)
Intention to use: “ There is a good possibility that I will use ___ in my home in the future” Ordinal 1–5 (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree)
Candidate predictors Type Values
Perceived ease of use: “I think learning to use ___ was/will be easy.” Continuous 1–5 (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree)
Perceived usefulness: “I think ___ will be helpful for me.” Continuous 1–5 (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree)
Perceived affordability: “I could afford ___ if I decide to use them in my home.” Continuous 1–5 (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree)
Currently have assistive product at home Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
Data collection method Categorical 0 (Online), 1 (in person-meal site), 2 (in-person- Warm Hearth Village)
Age Continuous 1 (50–64), 2 (65–74), 3 (75–84), 4 (85+)
Gender Categorical 1 (Male), 2 (Female)
Education Continuous 1 (up to 8th grade) – 7 (post-grad or prof.)
Number of other people living in home Continuous 1 (none), 2 (1 other), 3 (2+)
Monthly Income Continuous 1 (<1,000) − 5 (5000+)
Home type Categorical 0 (House), 1 (Mobile home), 2 (Apartment), 3 (Townhome/Duplex)
Own home Categorical 1 (Yes), 2 (No)
HM: Grab bars in bathroom Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Roll-in shower Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Shower bench/chair Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Raised toilet height Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Ramp into home Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Level door handles Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Door frames wide for wheelchair Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: Other Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
HM: None of the above Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
Self-reported health Continuous 1–5 (Poor - Excellent)
Health interference Continuous 1–4 (Not at all - a great deal)
Need ADL assistance Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
Need IADL assistance Categorical 1 (Yes), 0 (No)
# of days/week engaged in vigorous PA Continuous 0–7
# of days/week engaged in moderate PA Continuous 0–7
# of days/week walked for at least 10 min. Continuous 0–7
Sedentary behavior: Hours sitting per day Continuous 0–24