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A three group randomised controlled trial on effectiveness of mobile application based performance feedback interventions on cardiovascular risk factors among Nigerian university staff.

Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Anthony Chinedu Anakor, Francis Sena Nuvey, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Bruno Enagnon Lokonon, Janeth Laurean, Ignatius Uche Nwankwo, Ebele Stella Nwokoye, Gilbert Fokou, Fatai Adesina Maruf and 2 more

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Uchechukwu Martha ChukwuemekaNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.
Anthony Chinedu AnakorNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.
Francis Sena NuveyCentre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d'Ivoire, BP 1303, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Ifeoma Adaigwe AmaechiNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.
Bruno Enagnon LokononLaboratoire de Biomathematiques et d'Estimations Forestieres, Faculte des Sciences Agronomiques Universite d'Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 1525, Cotonou, Benin.
Janeth LaureanOpen University of Tanzania, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ignatius Uche NwankwoNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.
Ebele Stella NwokoyeNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.
Gilbert FokouCentre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d'Ivoire, BP 1303, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Fatai Adesina MarufNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.
Clemence Esse-DibyCentre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d'Ivoire, BP 1303, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Bassirou BonfohCentre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d'Ivoire, BP 1303, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

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Abstract

This three-group RCT investigated the comparative effectiveness of mobile application-based performance feedback (MABPF) interventions, with and without hourly reminders, on cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) among university staff in Nigeria in the context of Mobile health technology offering promising opportunities to promote physical activity (PA), but evidence on its effectiveness in reducing CVRF, which are causes of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is limited. Participants were randomised to: (1) MABPF with hourly reminders, (2) MABPF without reminders, or (3) education-only control. The primary outcome was objectively measured step counts; secondary outcomes included blood pressure, adiposity indices, lipid profile, and blood sugar. The Google Fit application is MABPF, with a daily physical activity target set at 10,000 steps and 150 heart points. Pedometer step counts showed significant between-group differences, with Intervention Group 1 recording a higher median weekly step count compared to Intervention Group 2 (U = 721.500,

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Cardiovascular diseasesCardiovascular risk profileEducational interventionOne HealthPhysical activityStep-counter applicationUniversity staff

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PMID42482869
PMCPMC13385170

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