Understanding experiences of participating in a weight loss lifestyle intervention trial: a qualitative evaluation of South Asians at high risk of diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the reasons for enrolling, experiences of participating and reasons for remaining in a family-based, cluster randomised controlled trial of a dietitian-delivered lifestyle modification intervention aiming to reduce obesity in South Asians at high risk of developing diabetes.

Design

Qualitative study using narrative interviews of a purposive sample of trial participants following completion of the intervention. Data were thematically analysed.

Setting

The intervention was conducted in Scotland and resulted in a modest decrease in weight, but did not statistically reduce the incidence of diabetes.

Participants

We conducted 21 narrative interviews with 24 participants (20 trial participants and four family volunteers).

Results

Many part

SUBMITTER: Morrison Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4067864 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature