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Table 1 Sample Characteristics

From: Implementation of a workplace intervention using financial rewards to promote adherence to physical activity guidelines: a feasibility study

Characteristic

n (%)

Sample Size

292

Age - Mean (SD)

38 (11)

Female

250 (83%)

Race/Ethnicity

 White

181 (62%)

 Black

41 (14%)

 Hispanic

19 (7%)

 Asian

30 (10%)

 Other

21 (7%)

Education

 High school or less

14 (5%)

 Some college

57 (20%)

 Graduated from college

218 (75%)

Annual Household Income

 $0 – $59,000

89 (30%)

 $60,000 – $99,000

84 (29%)

 More than $100,000

116 (40%)

Living Situation

 Alone

34 (12%)

 With spouse/partner

174 (60%)

 With other family or friends

83 (29%)

Weekly Alcohol Consumption

 None

95 (33%)

 1–2 Drinks per Week

113 (39%)

 3+ Drinks per Week

80 (28%)

Body Mass Index (kg/m2)

  < 25

92 (32%)

 25–30

88 (30%)

 30–35

56 (19%)

 35+

56 (19%)

Blood Pressure - Mean (SD)

 Systolic

119 (14)

 Diastolic

74 (10)

Daily Medications

 0

127 (43%)

 1

89 (30%)

 2+

76 (26%)

Number of Comorbidities

 0

116 (40%)

 1+

151 (52%)

 Did not provide

25 (9%)

Musculoskeletal Index - Mean (SD)

1.2 (1.8)

Walking Distance Limitations

 Unlimited walking (>20 blocks)

189 (66%)

 Limited walking (<20 blocks)

98 (34%)

Team Formation Method

 Participant formed

233 (78%)

 Study-formed

67 (22%)