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Many initiatives exist to promote physical activity (PA) in children but dropouts are a very common outcome. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are considered as useful tools to promote adherence in PA. This study analyzes the acceptance and adherence of an Internet-based exergame (MOVE-IT) to promote PA compared to a non-technological ambulatory intervention (NTI). The role of clinicians support is also analyzed. Thirty one obese children (9–15 aged) were asked to do an exercise routine (3 times/week along 3 months), using a pamphlet (NTI) or MOVE-IT web. In addition, MOVE-IT participants were divided into two groups, with and without (S-EBW/NS-EBW) weekly support. Results showed no differences in adherence between conditions, but differences were found for acceptability and usability. MOVE-IT was considered more attractive and entertaining. Furthermore, S-EBW participants felt more comfortable and confident in the management of the program and informed greater intention to use it.
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This work was supported by the Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia (Spain), Ministeio de Economía y competitividad (Spain) under grants “PROMOSAM” (PSI2014-56303-REDT) and CIBERON, an initiative of ISCIII (ISC III CB06 03/0052).
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Navarro, J. et al. (2017). Exergames on Line for Childhood Obesity: Using a Web Platform as an Ambulatory Program to Increase the Acceptance and Adherence to Physical Activity (PA). In: Giokas, K., Bokor, L., Hopfgartner, F. (eds) eHealth 360°. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 181. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49655-9_17
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