Correlates of the Adherence to a 24-hr Wrist-Worn Accelerometer Protocol in a Sample of High School Students

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Marcus V.V. LopesFederal University of Santa Catarina,

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Bruno G.G. da CostaFederal University of Santa Catarina,

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Luis E.A. MalheirosFederal University of Santa Catarina,

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Rafael M. CostaFederal University of Santa Catarina,

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Ana C.C. SouzaFederal University of Santa Catarina,

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Inacio Crochemore-SilvaFederal University of Pelotas,

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Kelly S. SilvaFederal University of Santa Catarina,

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2020-0062
Keywords:
motor activity; physical activity; accelerometry; adolescents; motion sensor; sleep
First Published Online:
23 Aug 2021
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Volume 4: Issue 4
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277–286
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This study (a) compared accelerometer wear time and compliance between distinct wrist-worn accelerometer data collection plans, (b) analyzed participants’ perception of using accelerometers, and (c) identified sociodemographic and behavioral correlates of accelerometer compliance. A sample of high school students (n = 143) wore accelerometers attached to the wrist by a disposable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wristband or a reusable fabric wristband for 24 hr over 6 days. Those who wore the reusable fabric band, but not their peers, were instructed to remove the device during water-based activities. Participants answered a questionnaire about sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics and reported their experience wearing the accelerometer. We computed non-wear time and checked participants’ compliance with wear-time criteria (i.e., at least three valid weekdays and one valid weekend day) considering two valid day definitions separately (i.e., at least 16 and 23 hours of accelerometer data). Participants who wore a disposable band had greater compliance compared with those who wore a reusable band for both 16-hr (93% vs. 76%, respectively) and 23-hr valid day definitions (91% vs. 50%, respectively). High schoolers with the following characteristics were less likely to comply with wear time criteria if they (a) engaged in labor-intensive activities, (b) perceived that wearing the monitor hindered their daily activities, or (c) felt ashamed while wearing the accelerometer. In conclusion, the data collection plan composed of using disposable wristbands and not removing the monitor resulted in greater 24-hr accelerometer wear time and compliance. However, a negative experience in using the accelerometer may be a barrier to high schoolers’ adherence to rigorous protocols.

Lopes, da Costa, Malheiros, Costa, Souza, and Silva are with the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil. Crochemore-Silva is with the  Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.

Lopes (marcus.vinicius.veber.lopes@posgrad.ufsc.br) is corresponding author.

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