Daily life activities of young adults with obesity living in highly accessible and compact urban environments in Seoul, South Korea: a spatiotemporal qualitative study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Amid the growing global concern about obesity, young adults in South Korea are particularly affected, with 30.8% of people aged 19-34 classified as obese. Given the urban-centric lifestyle of Korean youth, understanding the relationship between daily life activities and the urban environment holds great promise for effective interventions. This study aims to explore the daily life activities of young adults with obesity in Seoul, a city known for its highly accessible and compact environment. The research questions explore the interaction between daily life activities and the neighbourhood environment and consider weight management in an urban context.

Methods and analysis

This study uses an extended qualitative geographic information system approach to explore

SUBMITTER: Kim DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953303 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature