Efficacy of a Digital Peer Support Program on Weight Management and Mental Health in University Students With Preobesity: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately one-third of university students are overweight or obese, and a similar proportion experience anxiety or depression. Despite the interrelated nature of weight and mental health, interventions rarely address these issues simultaneously in young adults. Digital peer support interventions have the potential to promote healthy lifestyle and mental well-being. However, evidence is limited on whether a digital peer-driven approach can concurrently improve weight management and mental health in university populations with preobesity.

Objective

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the efficacy of a digital peer support program in concurrently improving weight management and mental health outcomes among university students with preobesity.

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SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823021 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature