Determinants of dropout and compliance of children participating in a multidisciplinary intervention programme for overweight and obesity in socially deprived areas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with overweight and obesity in socially deprived areas (SDAs) are less likely to complete and be compliant to a weight-loss programme.

Objectives

To identify factors associated with dropout and compliance of a multidisciplinary weight-loss programme in SDA.

Methods

This prospective longitudinal cohort study included children (6-12 years) with overweight and obesity in a 12-week multidisciplinary intervention living in SDA in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Potential predictive variables for dropout and compliance included were age, sex, the weight of the child and parents, quality of life, and referral status (self-registration or referral). A Cox proportional hazards model was performed to study the association between dropout and its potential predic

SUBMITTER: Hassan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047623 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature