physical activity, lifestyle, computer tailoring, Internet, web-based, online intervention, mobile phone, sms
Conditions
Interventions
Since eHealth interventions hold promise for increasing reach of people and health behavior change, a bilingual (German and Dutch), web-based tailored program for adults of the general population will
Sponsors
Create (Collaborative Research and Training in the EHPS)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Being at least 18 years old; 2. Sufficient understanding of the German / Dutch language; 3. Computer / Internet literacy; 4. Valid mobile phone number. Recruitment will take place through the distribution of flyers and posters in public places and by announcements on websites of the universities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Health complaints that bar respondents from regular physical exercise; 2. Visual impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a physical exercise intervention delivered to German and Dutch adults via mobile telephone short messages service (SMS). We aim to anwer the following research questions: Do individuals profit from receiving additional tailored text message prompts in terms of changes in physical activity behavior compared to controls? | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondly, it will be investigated whether and how an exercise intervention (a single health behavior intervention) may affect other health behaviors and exercise specific conitions (i.e., planning, self-efficacy, intention). Moreover, we aim to answer the following research questions: How feasible and usable are tailored text message prompts delivered via mobile phones in promoting physical activity? Do individuals profit from receiving additional tailored text message prompts in terms of changes in social cognitions compared to controls? | — |
Contacts
Public ContactDaniela Schulz
P. Debyeplein 1
Outcome results
None listed