Table 2 Self-reported adherence and changes in health behaviors based on surveys at 36 weeks (n = 18)
From: A feasibility study of activity tracking devices in pregnancy
Variable | Response at 36 weeks n(%) |
|---|---|
Adherence | |
“How often are you wearing the ATD?” | |
All the time | 10 (55.6) |
A few hours a day | 1 (5.6) |
Only when I’m awake | 1 (5.6) |
A few days a week | 1 (5.6) |
Other | 4 (22.2) |
Missing | 1 (5.6) |
“I have difficulties wearing the ATD because”: a | |
Lost or stolen device | 6 (33.3) |
Concern that it would get damaged if it got wet | 1 (5.6) |
Broken device | 3 (16.7) |
Other reasons (e.g., forget to charge or wear, moved residence, personal problems) | 4 (22.2) |
“I had the following problems with the ATD or app.”a | |
Internet connection problems | 1 (5.6) |
Did not like the website | 1 (5.6) |
Did not like wearing Fitbit tracker | 1 (5.6) |
Difficulty getting Fitbit tracker to sync with website | 2 (11.1) |
Other technical problems with Fitbit tracker | 3 (16.7) |
Lost or broken Fitbit tracker or charger | 6 (33.3) |
Other | 6 (33.3) |
“What were the benefits of wearing an ATD for you?“a | |
I knew the number of steps I took per day | 12 (66.7) |
I learned how my activity varies each day | 10 (55.6) |
I improved my health by tracking my activities and goals | 5 (27.8) |
Health Behavior Changes | |
“How much are you exercising since before pregnancy?” | |
More Often | 1 (5.6) |
About the Same | 13 (16.7) |
Less Often | 14 (77.8) |
“Physical activity that makes me breathe harder is ok at any time during pregnancy.” | |
Strongly agree | 5 (27.8) |
Agree | 7 (38.9) |
Disagree | 6 (33.3) |