Research Article

Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research: Findings from a User Involvement Investigation

Table 1

Details of focus group discussion participants/topic.

Groupage (years) (wore accelerometer)Time worn accelerometerFocus group discussion topic

1
(MCRN)
10–1810 (0)
(1 boy, 9 girls)
Handled at start of focus groupViews on accelerometers
2
(MCRN)
8–1710 (3)
(5 boys, 5 girls)
5 hoursUnique group formed to consult on a proposed obesity interventional RCT discussed both the design of a physical activity questionnaire and views on accelerometer use
3
(School)
8–103 (3)
(1 boy, 2 girls)
One weekFeedback on accelerometer use
4
(School)
7–116 (6)
(3 boys, 3 girls)
5 hoursFeedback on accelerometer use
5
(School)
7–116 (6)
(3 boys, 3 girls)
5 hoursFeedback on accelerometer use