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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Journal Articles: Physical Therapy

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2019

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User Engagement Associated With Web-Intervention Features To Attain Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss And Weight Maintenance In Rural Women, Patricia A. Hageman, Joseph E. Mroz, Michael A. Yoerger, Carol H. Pullen Jan 2019

User Engagement Associated With Web-Intervention Features To Attain Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss And Weight Maintenance In Rural Women, Patricia A. Hageman, Joseph E. Mroz, Michael A. Yoerger, Carol H. Pullen

Journal Articles: Physical Therapy

Objective: Purely web-based weight loss and weight-loss maintenance interventions show promise to influence behavior change. Yet, little is known about user engagement with features of web-based interventions that predict clinically meaningful weight loss (≥5% bodyweight loss). This study examines level of website feature engagement with the likelihood of attaining ≥5% bodyweight loss after 6 and 18 months participation in a web-based intervention, among rural women at high risk of obesity-related diseases and disability.

Methods: In this secondary analysis of clinical trial data of 201 rural women, we examined weight change and user engagement, measured as clicks on specific web-based intervention …