Table 2 Participant program satisfaction at 12 months (N = 260)

 If you had had the chance to switch into a different group working on diet and exercise, how would you have felt about switching?

(1 = very much want to switch, 5 = very much want to stay)

3.75 (1.11)

3.19 (0.85)

0.0005

 How well did you bond with your group members?

(1 = did not bond, 2 = bonded a little, 3 = bonded very well)

2.45 (0.65)

2.20 (0.80)

0.0181

 When you had important questions to ask your coach, did you get answers you could understand?

(1 = no, 2 = sometimes, 3 = always)

2.82 (0.44)

2.80 (0.41)

0.7002

 Did you feel you were treated with respect and dignity during your group sessions?

(1 = no, 2 = sometimes, 3 = always)

2.91 (0.33)

2.93 (0.31)

0.6653

 Did you have confidence and trust in your coach?

(1 = no, 2 = sometimes, 3 = always)

2.85 (0.43)

2.68 (0.60)

0.0233

 Did your coach provide useful suggestions to help you overcome barriers in meeting your PA goals?

(1 = no, 2 = sometimes, 3 = always)

2.81 (0.46)

2.57 (0.67)

0.0036

 Did your coach provider meaningful feedback regarding your progress toward meeting your goals?

(1 = no, 2 = sometimes, 3 = always)

2.80 (0.47)

2.48 (0.69)

0.0002

 My coach motivated me to do my very best.

(1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree)

4.48 (0.77)

4.0 (0.84)

0.0001