Socially Distanced Data Collection: Lessons Learned Using Electronic Bluetooth Scales to Assess Weight

Autor/inn/en	Bernhart, John A.; Fellers, Ashley W.; Turner-McGrievy, Gabrielle; Wilson, Mary J.; Hutto, Brent
Titel	Socially Distanced Data Collection: Lessons Learned Using Electronic Bluetooth Scales to Assess Weight
Quelle	In: Health Education & Behavior, 49 (2022) 5, S.765-769 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Bernhart, John A.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1090-1981
DOI	10.1177/10901981221104723
Schlagwörter	Data Collection; Body Weight; Measurement Equipment; Measurement Techniques; Adults; Age Differences; Gender Differences; Program Effectiveness; Electronic Equipment; African Americans; Intervention; COVID-19; Pandemics; Telecommunications + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Data capture; Datensammlung; Körpergewicht; Messinstrument; Messtechnik; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Geschlechterkonflikt; Elektronisches Gerät; Afroamerikaner; Telekommunikationstechnik
Abstract	Introduction: Electronic Bluetooth scales (e-scales) may be useful for remote weight assessment. This study analyzed predictors of engagement with e-scales and feasibility for remote weight assessment. Method: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants (n = 150, 100% African American, 79% female, average age 48.2 ± 10.6 years) in an ongoing trial were invited to receive an e-scale. Participants had 1 month to complete a weigh-in. Email, text, and phone call reminders were sent. Data were analyzed using descriptive approaches and logistic regression. Results: Seventy-five participants (50% of sample) elected to receive an e-scale. Older participants (t = -2.01, p = 0.05) and a greater proportion of females (X[superscript 2] = 7.8, p < 0.01) signed up to receive an e-scale. An average of 2.6 ± 1.3 reminders was required. Most participants who received an e-scale completed a weigh-in (n = 70). Discussion: Half the sample elected to receive an e-scale. Strategies to increase willingness among men and younger adults to sign up to receive an e-scale are needed. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01