Effectiveness of eHealth weight management interventions in overweight and obese adults from low socioeconomic groups: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with increased rates of overweight and obesity. Proponents of electronic health (eHealth) hypothesise that its inclusion in weight management interventions can improve efficacy by mitigating typical barriers associated with low SES.

Objectives

To establish the scope of eHealth weight management interventions for people with overweight and obesity from a low SES. Secondary objectives were to determine the efficacy of eHealth interventions in facilitating weight loss, physical activity and fitness improvements.

Methods

Four databases and grey literature were systematically searched to identify eligible studies published in English from inception to May 2021. Studies examining an eHealth intervention with low SES pa

SUBMITTER: Myers-Ingram R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061957 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature