Pedometer Use and Step Count Increase in the 10,000 Steps Ghent Intervention
Author Information
Author(s): De Cocker Katrien, De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse, Brown Wendy, Cardon Greet
Primary Institution: Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Hypothesis
What characteristics are associated with pedometer use and step count increase in the 10,000 Steps Ghent intervention?
Conclusion
Pedometer use was more likely in older participants and those aware of the 10,000 Steps campaign, and it partly mediated the increase in step counts.
Supporting Evidence
- Age (49 years or more) was significantly associated with pedometer use.
- Participants with a college or university degree were more likely to increase their steps.
- Pedometer use partly mediated the intervention effect on step counts.
Takeaway
This study found that older people and those who knew about the 10,000 Steps campaign were more likely to use pedometers and walk more steps.
Methodology
Binary logistic regressions and mediation analysis were used to examine associations between individual characteristics and pedometer use.
Limitations
The study did not collect baseline data on pre-intervention pedometer use and lacked information on BMI and other socio-demographic variables.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 438 adults (207 male) with a mean age of 49.8 years; 52.9% had a college or university degree.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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