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- Title
Effectiveness of a Tracking-based Wellness Challenge to Promote Health Behavior Change.
- Authors
Tomayko, Emily J.; Street, Ellen M. Alonso; Miller, Aimee; Ho, Emily
- Abstract
Objective: In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of a tracking-based wellness challenge, with and without peer engagement, to modify health behaviors across multiple domains (eg, diet, physical activity, screen time, sleep, stress, oral health, distracted driving). Methods: Adult participants recruited from employees of a large university were randomized to complete the wellness challenge individually (Group 1, N = 50) or with peer support/social comparison (Group 2, N = 50). Participants tracked 15 health behaviors daily for 6 weeks. Anthropometrics were measured and validated surveys assessed health behaviors at baseline, post-challenge, and 6 weeks post-challenge. We used repeated measures ANOVA to assess changes across time-points for all continuous variables. Results: With the exception of some diet variables, there was no effect of peer support/social comparison. When all participants were combined to assess the effect of the tracking-based challenge, we found statistically significant improvements over time in flossing, stress, total and moderate physical activity, diet, and a trend for sleep quality. Conclusion: The challenge was well-received by participants and low-cost to implement; findings can inform and improve existing programs to target health behavior change more effectively.
- Subjects
BEHAVIOR; HEALTH behavior; ORAL health; SOCIAL comparison; EMPLOYEE recruitment
- Publication
Health Behavior & Policy Review, 2020, Vol 7, Issue 4, p347
- ISSN
2326-4403
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14485/HBPR.7.4.8