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Table 1 Attributes and levels that were included in the DCE and coding used for data-analysis

From: The effect of out-of-pocket costs and financial rewards in a discrete choice experiment: an application to lifestyle programs

Attribute

Levels

Coding

Menu schedule

Flexible (ref)

 

General

 

Elaborate

 

Physical activity schedule

Flexible (ref)

 

General

 

Elaborate

 

Consult structure

Individual (ref)

 

In a group with 5 other people who participate in the lifestyle intervention program

 

In a group with 10 other people who participate in the lifestyle intervention program

 

Expected outcome

No weight loss but feeling fitter

0

Weight loss of 5 kilograms and feeling fitter

5

Weight loss of 10 kilograms and feeling fitter

10

Moneya

Financial reward of 75 euro for 3-6 months

0.75

Financial reward of 150 euro for 3-6 months

1.50

Financial reward of 225 euro for 3-6 months

2.25

Out-of-pocket costs of 75 euro for 3-6 months

-0.75

Out-of-pocket costs of 150 euro for 3-6 months

-1.50

Out-of-pocket costs of 225 euro for 3-6 months

-2.25

Receiving dummy

Need to pay out-of-pocket costs

0

 

Receiving a financial reward

1

  1. a)within one choice task both situations had a financial reward or out-of-pocket costs for the “money” attribute.