Men's reactions to receiving objective feedback on their weight, BMI and other health risk indicators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Receiving information about one's weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and other indicators of health risk may prompt behaviour change. This study investigated men's reactions to receiving information on indicators of health risk prior to taking part in a men-only weight management programme, Football Fans in Training (FFIT). It also investigated the extent to which the information was reported as influencing lifestyle change and having adverse consequences.

Methods

We undertook a qualitative, semi-structured, telephone interview study with 28 men who took part in FFIT. We sought to interview approximately equal numbers of men who had and had not lost 5% or more of their pre-programme body weight by the end of the 12-week programme. Data were analysed thematically utilis

SUBMITTER: Donnachie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5830073 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature