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Collecting behavioural data across countries during pandemics: development of t...
Peters, Gjalt Jorn; Kwasnicka, Dominika; Hoor, Gill A. ten; Crutzen, Rik; Varol, Tugce; Warner, Lisa Marie; Algargoosh, Mahdi; Ali, Eskinder EshetuTools that can be used to collect behavioural data during pandemics are needed to inform policy and practice. The objective of this project was to develop the Your COVID-19 Risk tool in response to the global spread of COVID-19, aiming to promote health behaviour change. We developed an online resource based on key behavioural evidence-based risk factors related to contracting and spreading COVID-19. This tool ...
Moderating effect of muscular strength in the association between cardiovascula...
Veiga, Diogo; Peralta, Miguel; Gouveia, Elvio; Nascimento, Marcelo de Maio; Carvalho, Laura; Encantado, Jorge; Marques, AdilsonBackground: Depression and cardiovascular diseases are two main health conditions contributing to the global disease burden. Several studies indicate a reciprocal association between them. It is still unclear how changes in overall muscle strength may impact this association. This study aimed to analyse how muscular strength moderates the relationship between cardiovascular events and depressive symptoms among ...
Testing motivational and self-regulatory mechanisms of action on device-measure...
Encantado, Jorge; Marques, Marta M.; Gouveia, Maria João; Santos, Inês; Sánchez-Oliva, David; O'Driscoll, Ruairi; Turicchi, Jake; Larsen, Sofus C.Background: To date, few digital behavior change interventions for weight loss maintenance focusing on longterm physical activity promotion have used a sound intervention design grounded on a logic model underpinned by behavior change theories. The current study is a secondary analysis of the weight loss maintenance NoHoW trial and investigated putative mediators of device-measured long-term physical activity l...
Testing motivational and self-regulatory mechanisms of action on device-measure...
Encantado, Jorge; Marques, Marta M.; Gouveia, Maria João; Santos, Inês; Sánchez-Oliva, David; O'Driscoll, Ruairi; Turicchi, Jake; Larsen, Sofus C.Background To date, few digital behavior change interventions for weight loss maintenance focusing on long-term physical activity promotion have used a sound intervention design grounded on a logic model underpinned by behavior change theories. The current study is a secondary analysis of the weight loss maintenance NoHoW trial and investigated putative mediators of device-measured long-term physical activity l...
Development of a theory and evidence-based digital intervention tool for weight...
Marques, Marta; Matos, Marcela; Mattila, Elina; Encantado, Jorge; Duarte, Cristiana; Teixeira, Pedro; Stubbs, James; Sniehotta, Falko; Ermes, MiikkaBackground: Many weight loss programs show short-term effectiveness, but subsequent weight loss maintenance is difficult to achieve. Digital technologies offer promising means to delivering behaviour change approaches at low cost and on a wide scale. The NoHoW project was a European Commission H2020-funded project aimed to develop, test, and evaluate a digital Toolkit designed to promote successful long-term we...
A Theory- and Evidence-Based Digital Intervention Tool for Weight Loss Maintena...
Marques, Marta M.; Matos, Marcela; Mattila, Elina; Encantado, Jorge; Duarte, Cristiana; Teixeira, Pedro J.; Stubbs, R. James; Sniehotta, Falko F.Many weight loss programs show short-term effectiveness, but subsequent weight loss maintenance is difficult to achieve. Digital technologies offer a promising means of delivering behavior change approaches at low costs and on a wide scale. The Navigating to a Healthy Weight (NoHoW) project, which was funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, aimed to develop, test, and evalua...
Are motivational and self-regulation factors associated with 12 months’ weight ...
Palmeira, António L.; Marques, Marta M.; Sánchez-Oliva, David; Encantado, Jorge; Santos, Inês; Duarte, Cristiana; Matos, MarcelaPurpose: Preventing weight regain can only be achieved by sustained changes in energy balance-related behaviors that are associated with weight, such as diet and physical activity. Changes in motivation and self-regulatory skills can support long-term behavioral changes in the context of weight loss maintenance. We propose that experiencing a supportive climate care is associated with enhanced satisfaction of b...
Testing motivational and self-regulatory mechanisms of action on device-measure...
Encantado, Jorge; Marques, Marta M.; Gouveia, Maria João; Santos, Inês; Sánchez-Oliva, David; O’Driscoll, Ruairi; Turicchi, Jake; Larsen, Sofus C.Background: To date, few digital behavior change interventions for weight loss maintenance focusing on long- term physical activity promotion have used a sound intervention design grounded on a logic model under- pinned by behavior change theories. The current study is a secondary analysis of the weight loss maintenance NoHoW trial and investigated putative mediators of device-measured long-term physical activi...
Users' Experiences With the NoHoW Web-Based Toolkit With Weight and Activity Tr...
Mattila, Elina; Hansen, Susanne; Bundgaard, Lise; Ramsey, Lauren; Dunning, Alice; Silva, Marlene N.; Harjumaa, Marja; Ermes, Miikka; Marques, Marta M.Background: Digital behavior change interventions (DBCIs) offer a promising channel for providing health promotion services. However, user experience largely determines whether they are used, which is a precondition for effectiveness. Objective: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate user experiences with the NoHoW Toolkit (TK)—a DBCI that targets weight loss maintenance—over a 12-month period by using a ...
Questionnaires measuring movement behaviours in adults and older adults: conten...
Rodrigues, Bruno; Encantado, Jorge; Carraça, Eliana; Sousa-Sá, Eduarda; Lopes, Luís; Cliff, Dylan; Mendes, Romeu; Silva, Marlene NunesBackground Sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity are constituent parts of a 24h period and there are several questionnaires to measure these movement behaviours, the objective was to systematically review the literature on content and measurement properties of self- and proxy-reported questionnaires measuring movement behaviours in adults and older adults. Methods The databases PubMed, CINAHL, PsycIN...