Alice F Yan1, Patricia Stevens2, Youfa Wang3, Lance Weinhardt4, Cheryl L Holt5, Carrie O'Connor6, Tiffany Feller4, Hui Xie4, Sara Luelloff7. 1. Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA. yanf@uwm.edu. 2. College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA. 3. Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo-The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA. 4. Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA. 5. Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA. 6. Department of Biophysics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA. 7. University Recreation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To develop mobile-based physical activity promotion text messages, understand users' preferences, and assess feasibility and acceptability in a college student sample. METHODS: Five focus groups (N = 33) were conducted using a participatory approach. An Audience Response System was adopted for data collection to ensure confidentiality and for directing the discussion foci. A framework analysis of transcribed focus group discussions was conducted. Atlas. ti qualitative analysis software was used to manage the data. RESULTS: Participants were uniformly enthusiastic about a text message-based intervention to encourage regular physical activity. They also preferred positive, supportive personally tailored messages. Participants placed a high value on messages related to establishing and monitoring realistic and achievable goals. CONCLUSIONS: mHealth text messaging was well received. The results support the feasibility and acceptance of such an intervention.
OBJECTIVES: To develop mobile-based physical activity promotion text messages, understand users' preferences, and assess feasibility and acceptability in a college student sample. METHODS: Five focus groups (N = 33) were conducted using a participatory approach. An Audience Response System was adopted for data collection to ensure confidentiality and for directing the discussion foci. A framework analysis of transcribed focus group discussions was conducted. Atlas. ti qualitative analysis software was used to manage the data. RESULTS:Participants were uniformly enthusiastic about a text message-based intervention to encourage regular physical activity. They also preferred positive, supportive personally tailored messages. Participants placed a high value on messages related to establishing and monitoring realistic and achievable goals. CONCLUSIONS: mHealth text messaging was well received. The results support the feasibility and acceptance of such an intervention.
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