Internet-Based Weight Control: The Relationship Between Web Features and Weight Loss

被引：71

作者：

Krukowski, Rebecca A. ^{[1
]}

Harvey-Berino, Jean ^{[2
]}

Ashikaga, Takamaru ^{[3
]}

Thomas, Colleen S. ^{[3
]}

Micco, Nicci ^{[4
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Arkansas Med Sci, Fay W Boozman Coll Publ Hlth, Little Rock, AR 72205 USA

[2] Univ Vermont, Dept Nutr & Food Sci, Burlington, VT USA

[3] Univ Vermont, Coll Med, Dept Med Biostat, Burlington, VT USA

[4] Eating Well Magazine, Charlotte, VT USA

来源：

TELEMEDICINE JOURNAL AND E-HEALTH | 2008年 / 14卷 / 08期

关键词：

Internet-based weight control programs; Web features; VTrim; focus groups;

D O I：

10.1089/tmj.2007.0132

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

学科分类号：

摘要：

Internet-based weight control programs have been showing promising results; however, as of yet, it is unclear which website components are critical for producing and maintaining weight loss. The aim of this study is to examine the utilization patterns of a weight control website and the relationship of the Web features to weight loss and maintenance. One hundred and twenty three (N=123) participants took part in a 12-month behavioral weight control program over the Internet and their website utilization patterns were monitored. When examining the clustering of Web feature utilization and weight loss, the "feedback" factor (progress charts, physiological calculators, and past journals) was the best predictor of weight loss during the treatment period (baseline to 6 months), while the "social support" factor (Web chats and biographical information/e-mail addresses of participants) was the best predictor during maintenance. Weight loss in an online weight control program was related to dynamic Web features that provided feedback, support, and motivation to participants.

引用

页码：775 / 782

页数：8

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