A lifelong struggle for a lighter tomorrow: A qualitative study on experiences of obesity in primary healthcare patients.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe experiences of living with obesity before the start of a group-based lifestyle intervention.

Background

Obesity is a chronic disease that affects a person's physical and psychological health. Increased knowledge of experiences of living with obesity is required.

Design

A qualitative study with a descriptive design.

Methods

Semi-structured individual interviews with 17 participants living with obesity (Body Mass Index 32-49) were conducted between October and November 2019. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The COREQ checklist was followed.

Results

The analysis resulted in one main theme: Struggling for a lighter tomorrow and three subthemes: Suffering, Resilience and Need for support in making changes. For t

SUBMITTER: Imhagen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084391 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature