Acceptability of a sitting reduction intervention for older adults with obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults spend more time sitting than any other age group, contributing to poor health outcomes. Effective behavioral interventions are needed to encourage less sitting among older adults, specifically those with obesity, but these programs must be acceptable to the target population. We explored participant acceptance of a theory-based and technology-enhanced sitting reduction intervention designed for older adults (I-STAND).

Methods

The 12-week I-STAND intervention consisted of 6 health coaching contacts, a study workbook, a Jawbone UP band to remind participants to take breaks from sitting, and feedback on sitting behaviors (generated from wearing an activPAL device for 7 days at the beginning and mid-point of the study). Semi-structured interviews were con

SUBMITTER: Matson TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5992825 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature