TABLE 1
FROM:
Valuing the Benefits of Weight Loss Programs: An Application of the Discrete Choice Experiment
Larissa Roux, Christina Ubach, Cam Donaldson and Mandy Ryan
BACK TO ARTICLETable 1. Attributes and levels used in DCE
| Attribute | Levels | Level coding | Unit of measurement | Expected effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program cost (for 3 months, $) | 250 | 250 | Dollars | Negative |
| 500 | 500 | |||
| 750 | 750 | |||
| 1000 | 1000 | |||
| Travel time to program (one-way, minutes) | Up to 15 | 15 | Minutes | Negative |
| Up to 30 | 30 | |||
| Up to 45 | 45 | |||
| Up to 60 | 60 | |||
| Amount of doctor involvement | None | 1 | Not applicable | Positive |
| Monthly basic check-up | 2 | |||
| Counseling every 2 weeks | 3 | |||
| Program components emphasized | Diet only | 1 | Not applicable | Positive |
| Diet and exercise | 2 | |||
| Diet, exercise, and self-management | 3 | |||
| Focus of program | General group | 1 | Not applicable | Positive |
| Group-specific | 2 | |||
| Personal | 3 |
