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Real-world evaluation of a community-based pedometer intervention.
Catherine B Chan1, Catrine Tudor-Locke
1Department of Physiology and the Alberta Institute of Human Nutrition, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
|September 30, 2008
Summary
A community pedometer intervention showed increased daily steps for participants. This real-world study confirms that such programs can effectively boost physical activity levels.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Real-world evaluation of a community-based pedometer intervention.
- Assessed effectiveness under typical, uncontrolled conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a pedometer-based community intervention in a real-world setting.
- To assess the impact on daily step counts and adherence.
Main Methods:
- 559 participants provided demographic and health data via surveys.
- Step counts (steps/day) were recorded at baseline and program end.
- A 1-year voluntary follow-up was conducted without incentives.
Main Results:
- Baseline average steps/day: 7864.
- Program completers reported ~12,000 steps/day at 12 weeks and ~11,000 steps/day at 1 year.
- Voluntary follow-up response rates were 41.3% at 12 weeks and 22.8% at 1 year.
Conclusions:
- Pedometer interventions can significantly increase daily steps in real-world settings.
- Observed improvements align with findings from controlled studies.
- Low voluntary follow-up rates are a limitation but expected in real-world evaluations.
