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Table 3 Correlation coefficients (p-values) between the total number of BCTs or recommendations used in introductory and all consultations of participants and percentage weight change at 3, 6 and 12 months

From: Identifying and measuring the behavioural, dietary, and physical activity components of weight management consultations delivered by general practice nurses in routine care

  

Total numbers of BCTs coded

Total number of dietary recommendations coded

Total number of physical activity recommendations coded

3-month percentage weight change

Introductory (n = 21)

0.21 (0.36)

-0.07 (0.76)

0.10 (0.65)

All consultations (n = 40)

-0.21 (0.19)

-0.11 (0.50)

0.20 (0.22)

6-month percentage weight change

Introductory (n = 20)

0.17 (0.49)

-0.28 (0.24)

0.13 (0.44)

All consultations (n = 39)

-0.06 (0.72)

-0.14 (0.38)

0.23 (0.16)

12-month percentage weight change

Introductory (n = 20)

0.18 (0.44)

-0.22 (0.35)

0.34 (0.14)

All consultations (n = 40)

0.00 (1.00)

-0.03 (0.87)

0.29 (0.07)

  1. A negative correlation indicated that the number of techniques / recommendations was positively associated with weight loss