Table 2 Participant characteristics in Virtually Healthy. Participants were randomized to standard behavioral weight loss plus non-weight-related virtual reality (i.e., Control) or standard behavioral weight loss plus weight-related virtual reality (i.e., Intervention) groups.
From: Feasibility of a virtual reality-based approach to improve behavioral weight management outcomes
| Â | Overall (N = 15) | Control (N = 7) | Intervention (N = 8) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 43.3 (14.7) | 35.6 (14.8) | 50.1 (11.3) |
Female, % | 86.7 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
Body mass index, mean (SD) | 33.2 (5.3) | 36.5 (4.9) | 30.4 (4.0) |
College degree, % | 46.7 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
Hispanic, % | 46.7 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Family income > $50,000/year | 80% | 85.7% | 75.0% |
Employed for wages | 53.3 | 71.4% | 37.5% |
Married or living with significant other | 60.0 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
Wear glasses | 40.0% | 42.9% | 37.5% |
Prior experience with virtual reality | 53.3% | 71.4% | 25% |
Days per month currently use virtual reality, mean (SD) | 4.9 (15.2) | 2.3 (4.3) | 0.3 (0.5) |