Research
Adherence
Males, smokers, and individuals with higher estimated medical costs (RxRisk) are less likely to enroll in internet-based weight loss programs than females, nonsmokers, and lower-risk individuals.
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GoodRefutesHIGH confidence
males, those over age 60, smokers, and those estimated to have higher medical expenses were less likely to enroll (all P < .001).
Why this rating
RCT with large sample size, clear statistical significance.
Source
Reach, Engagement, and Retention in an Internet-Based Weight Loss Program in a Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial
Russell E. Glasgow et al. · Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2007
rct · n=2311Cited 223×
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