Characteristics associated with non-participation in a 7 day accelerometer study
F Weymar, J Braatz, D Guertler, N van den Berg, C Meyer, U John, SB Felix, M Dörr, S Ulbricht · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2014 · Heft 09
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a major cause of mortality worldwide. To prevent CVD enhanced physical activity is recommended. To assess levels of physical activity as accurate as possible accelerometers can be used. We investigated self-selection bias in an accelerometer study within an apparently healthy sample. Methods: Following a cardiovascular screening and examination program (CEP) addressing healthy adults (no prior CVD, no diabetes, self-reported body mass index < 35 kg/m2), 470 participants aged 40 – 75 years were invited to participate in a 7 day accelerometer study. We used multivar…
