Exploring Social Media Preferences for Healthy Weight Management Interventions Among Adolescents of Color: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media holds promise as an intervention platform to engage youths in healthy weight management and target racial inequities in obesity.

Objective

This mixed methods study aimed to examine social media habits, preferences, and obesity-related behaviors (eg, diet and physical activity) among adolescents of color and understand preferences for healthy weight management interventions delivered via social media.

Methods

This mixed methods study is comprised of a cross-sectional web-based survey and a series of digital focus groups. Study participants (English-speaking youths of color ages 14-18 years) were recruited from high schools and youth-based community settings in Massachusetts and California. For surveys, participants were invited to complete an an

SUBMITTER: Alatorre S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10203922 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature