The impact of a Web-based app (eBalance) in promoting healthy lifestyles: randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of Web-based apps to promote a healthy lifestyle is increasing, although most of these programs were not assessed using suitable epidemiological methods. We evaluated the effectiveness of a newly developed Web-based app in promoting a healthy lifestyle and educating adults on such lifestyles. We also analyzed predictors for success in acquiring and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Objective

Our aim was to compare people receiving a new Web-based app with people who got an introductory lecture alone on healthy lifestyle, weight change, nutritional knowledge, and physical activity, and to identify predictors of success for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Methods

Subjects were recruited from the community and were randomized into intervention and cont

SUBMITTER: Safran Naimark J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4376125 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature