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Overweight or Obesity Onset and Past Attempts to Lose/Manage Weight: A Qualitative Study
- Source :
- Obesities, Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages 12-143
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2021.
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Abstract
- This study aims to investigate the prevalence of weight control attempts along with their strategies and motivations. This study used a retrospective observational qualitative method, and adults who had body mass index (BMI) of at least 25 kg/m2 were included. The qualitative data were analyzed using a descriptive phenomenological approach. The summaries and emergence of major concepts identified by the participants were analyzed in-depth using a systematized retrieval and review of the data. NVivo was used to establish interrater reliability and percent agreement and analyze and manage the data. 91.7% of participants had tried to lose weight, and 72% were successful at least in one of their attempts. Health, appearance, and sports training were salient motivating factors. Their attempts to lose weight ranged from 2 to 30 times (median 4 times). Different dietary strategies and physical exercises were often tried. Among the most notable strategies were diet methods, following weight management programs, and consulting with dietitians. A number of barriers were reported, including ineffective weight loss, non-sustainability, demotivation, and unaffordability. For advancing evidence-based long-term weight control, it is vital to evaluate the quality and nature of weight management strategies and services from the perspective of users.
Details
- ISSN :
- 26734168
- Volume :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Obesities
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....a3da6675da35fec185345b58f6e27f3b