Participants' Perspectives on Health Impact, Barriers and Facilitators to Adherence in a Mediterranean Diet Lifestyle Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Interventions promoting the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) and healthy lifestyle behaviours are effective and cost-efficient in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), yet sustaining adherence remains challenging. This study explored perceived health impacts on, barriers to, and facilitators of adherence among older Spanish adults participating in a randomised clinical trial (RCT) based on the MedDiet and lifestyle interventions. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with 17 Spanish participants (aged 60-81 years) with overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS). In-depth, semi-structured interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed through inductive thematic analysis with a gender-sensitive approach. Results: P

SUBMITTER: Masso Guijarro P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12787583 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature