ArticleISRN obesity2012
Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research: Findings from a User Involvement Investigation.
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- Adherence to Actigraphic Devices in Elementary School-Aged Children: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
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- Acceptability and use of waist-worn physical activity monitors in Jamaican adolescents: lessons from the field.BMC research notes · 2023Article
- Envisioning the use of in-situ arm movement data in stroke rehabilitation: Stroke survivors' and occupational therapists' perspectives.PloS one · 2022Article
- Evaluating and Engaging: Using Participatory Video With Kenyan Secondary School Students to Explore Engagement With Health Research.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Next Steps for Measures of Physical Activity During Pregnancy.Maternal and child health journal · 2019Article
- Initiating a network to support engagement between health researchers and schools: recommendations from an international meeting of schools engagement practitioners held in Kilifi, Kenya.Wellcome open research · 2019Article
- Evolution of a programme to engage school students with health research and science in Kenya.Wellcome open research · 2019Article
- The Need to Objectively Measure Physical Activity During Pregnancy: Considerations for Clinical Research and Public Health Impact.Maternal and child health journal · 2018Article
- Accelerometer data treatment for adolescents: Fitting a piece of the puzzle.Preventive medicine reports · 2017Article
- Domains of Daily Physical Activity in Children with Mitochondrial Disease: A 3D Accelerometry Approach.JIMD reports · 2017Article
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Abstract
The use of accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity is important in understanding young people's behaviours, as physical activity plays a key part in obesity prevention and treatment. A user-involvement qualitative study with young people aged 7-18 years (n = 35) was carried out to investigate views on accelerometer use to inform an obesity treatment research study. First impressions were often negative, with issues related to size and comfort reported. Unwanted attention from wearing an accelerometer and bullying risk were also noted. Other disadvantages included feeling embarrassed and not being able to wear the device for certain activities. Positive aspects included feeling "special" and having increased attention from friends. Views on the best time to wear accelerometers were mixed. Advice was offered on how to make accelerometers more appealing, including presenting them in a positive way, using a clip rather than elastic belt to attach, personalising the device, and having feedback on activity levels. Judgements over the way in which accelerometers are used should be made at the study development stage and based on the individual population. In particular, introducing accelerometers in a clear and positive way is important. Including a trial wearing period, considering practical issues, and providing incentives may help increase compliance.
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