Tweets, Apps, and Pods: Results of the 6-month Mobile Pounds Off Digitally (Mobile POD) randomized weight-loss intervention among adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous interventions have shown promising results using theory-based podcasts to deliver a behavioral weight-loss intervention.

Objective

The objective of our study was to examine whether a combination of podcasting, mobile support communication, and mobile diet monitoring can assist people in weight loss.

Methods

In this 6-month, minimal contact intervention, overweight (n = 96, body mass index 32.6 kg/m(2)) adults were recruited through television advertisements and email listservs and randomly assigned to Podcast-only or Podcast+Mobile groups. Both groups received 2 podcasts per week for 3 months and 2 minipodcasts per week for months 3-6. In addition to the podcasts, the Podcast+Mobile group was also instructed to use a diet and physical activity moni

SUBMITTER: Turner-McGrievy G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3278106 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature