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 ===== Protocol ===== ===== Protocol =====
   * Anthropometry self-measurement was the first measurement during visit 1, preceding the blood pressure self-measurement and measurements performed by a research nurse in the examination room.   * Anthropometry self-measurement was the first measurement during visit 1, preceding the blood pressure self-measurement and measurements performed by a research nurse in the examination room.
-  * When registering at the reception desk, participants completed a digital contraindication questionnaire to exclude participants with one of the following contra-indications: +  * When registering at the reception desk, participants completed a digital contraindication questionnaire to exclude participants with a contra-indication. 
-   - Electronic implant (pacemaker, internal defibrillator, insulin pump, neurostrimulator, cochleair hearing implant) +
-  - Prostheses: foot, leg, arm, hip, knee, and hand prostheses +
-  - Pregnancy +
-  - Cardiac arrhythmias +
-  - People wearing compression stockings. +
   * If no contraindications were present, the participant received a barcode that could be used to identify themselves at the self-measurement boot.   * If no contraindications were present, the participant received a barcode that could be used to identify themselves at the self-measurement boot.
   * Anthropometry self-measurement was performed with a SECA mBCA555. After scanning the barcode, the participant followed written instructions (presented on a poster on the wall) to perform the measurement. Instructions include the request to remove heavy clothing (jackets/pullovers), to empty pockets (i.e. keys, mobile phone and wallet removed), shoes and socks and to step on the SECA device with bare feet and stand upright. A bell was present in the boot to request assistance from an employee.   * Anthropometry self-measurement was performed with a SECA mBCA555. After scanning the barcode, the participant followed written instructions (presented on a poster on the wall) to perform the measurement. Instructions include the request to remove heavy clothing (jackets/pullovers), to empty pockets (i.e. keys, mobile phone and wallet removed), shoes and socks and to step on the SECA device with bare feet and stand upright. A bell was present in the boot to request assistance from an employee.
   * First, length and weight were measured. Subsequently, a bio-impedence measurement was performed.    * First, length and weight were measured. Subsequently, a bio-impedence measurement was performed. 
  
 +===== Contra-indications/exclusion criteria ======
 +
 +Participants did not perform the anthropometry self-measurement in case of: 
 +  *  Electronic implant (pacemaker, internal defibrillator, insulin pump, neurostrimulator, cochleair hearing implant)
 +  *   Prostheses: foot, leg, arm, hip, knee, and hand prostheses
 +  *   Pregnancy
 +  *   Cardiac arrhythmias
 +  *   Wearing compression stockings that could not be taken off
 +
 +
 +===== Variables =====
 +
 +Will follow.
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