Date of Award
2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Program
Kinesiology
Supervisor
Dr. Rob Petrella
Second Advisor
Dr. Kevin Shoemaker
Abstract
Physical inactivity is a primary target for prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Rural Canadians are at increased risk of metabolic syndrome - a clustering of risk factors preceding these conditions. This study investigated feasibility and effectiveness of a stage-matched physical activity intervention using novel self monitoring technologies in rural adults with metabolic syndrome. Adherence to self monitoring protocols was >94%. Stage of change increased by 1 stage (p=0.001). Physical activity increased from 5579 ± 1964 steps/day at week 1 to 7818 ± 4235 steps/day at week 8 (p=0.02). V02max increased by 17% (p<0.05). BMI decreased from 33.1 to 32.7 (p=0.016). Participants were comfortable using the technology, found it easy- to-use, of low burden, and perceived it positively. This pilot study shows that this stage- matched technology intervention for increased physical activity was feasible and effective in high-risk adults in rural Ontario.
Recommended Citation
Read, Emily Alicia, "DIABETES AND TECHNOLOGY FOR INCREASED ACTIVITY (DaTA)" (2010). Digitized Theses. 3738.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/3738
