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Anthropometry Self-measurement

Anthropometry self-measurements (section: physical state) were performed by participants aged 16 years and older during:

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.
  • When registering at the reception desk, participants completed a digital contraindication questionnaire to exclude participants with a contra-indication.
  • 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.
  • 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

Validation

A validation study was performed to compare the results of the height and weight self-measurements, with the results from the measurements performed by a research nurse. More information will follow.

Variables

Will follow.

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