Table 3 Percentage session content addressed by the advisors
Content of topics | Session 9 | Session 10 | Session 11 | Total N = 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N = 10 | N = 6 | N = 6 | ||
1. Review of general progress  Discussing goals from previous session  General feedback and encouragement  Uncovering barriers | 85% | 71% | 98% | 85% |
2. Review of previous topic and handouts  Participant’s use of information from last session (Positive Thinking/Avoiding the Slippery Slope/Social Eating)  Uncovering barriers  Participant’s use of handouts | 13% | 0% | 3% | 8% |
3. Review of pedometer counts and physical activity  Pedometer use and step counts  Appreciation of participant’s efforts  Use of handout about walks | 42% | 60% | 12% | 39% |
4. Taking weight and waist measurements | 100% | 100% | 92%a | 98% |
5. Reviewing weight change | 75% | 83% | 100% | 84% |
6. Presenting new topic  Discussing topic with examples (Avoiding the Slippery Slope, Social Eating, Staying on Course) | 68% | 21% | 79% | 60% |
7. Setting goals, developing action plans and assigning home activities  Encouragement to keep on track  New information leaflets  Reminder to use pedometer | 11% | 13% | 39% | 24% |
8. Setting date of next appointment | 80%a | 83% | 100% | 86% |
Totals | 39% | 35% | 49% | 41% |