期刊
TELEMEDICINE JOURNAL AND E-HEALTH
卷 14, 期 8, 页码 775-782出版社
MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC
DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2007.0132
关键词
Internet-based weight control programs; Web features; VTrim; focus groups
资金
- USDA Hatch Act funds [VT-NS00904]
- NIDDK [RO1 DK056746]
Internet-based weight control programs have been showing promising results; however, as of yet, it is unclear which website components are critical for producing and maintaining weight loss. The aim of this study is to examine the utilization patterns of a weight control website and the relationship of the Web features to weight loss and maintenance. One hundred and twenty three (N=123) participants took part in a 12-month behavioral weight control program over the Internet and their website utilization patterns were monitored. When examining the clustering of Web feature utilization and weight loss, the feedback factor (progress charts, physiological calculators, and past journals) was the best predictor of weight loss during the treatment period (baseline to 6 months), while the social support factor (Web chats and biographical information/e-mail addresses of participants) was the best predictor during maintenance. Weight loss in an online weight control program was related to dynamic Web features that provided feedback, support, and motivation to participants.
作者
我是这篇论文的作者
点击您的名字以认领此论文并将其添加到您的个人资料中。
推荐
暂无数据