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Table 1 Outcome measure analysis methods

From: Weekly group tummy time classes are feasible and acceptable to mothers with infants: a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial

Outcome measure

Analysis method

Primary outcomes—feasibility and acceptability

 Recruitment and retention

Descriptive statistics (n, %)

 Usefulness and relevance

Descriptive statistics (n, %), Pearson chi square

 Engagement in social media

Descriptive statistics (n, %), Pearson chi square

 Wearing the GENEActiv

Descriptive statistics (n, %)

Secondary outcomes—potential efficacy

 Amount of tummy time and adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines

Descriptive statistics (n, %), linear mixed models (group, time, group × time, sex), Cohen’s d

 Motor development and head shape

Descriptive statistics (n, %), linear mixed models (group, time, group × time, sex), Cohen’s d

 Personal, behavioral, and environmental factors

Descriptive statistics (n, %), linear mixed models (group, time, group × time, sex), Cohen’s d

  1. n number, % percentage