Factors associated with early dropout in an employer-based commercial weight-loss program.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Minimizing program dropout is essential for weight-loss success, but factors that influence dropout among commercial programs are unclear. This study's objective was to determine factors associated with early dropout in a commercial weight-loss program.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of a remotely delivered, employer-based commercial program from 2013 to 2016 was conducted. The dependent variable was 'early dropout', defined as enrollees who disengaged from telephone coaching by month 2's end. Independent variables included demographics, program website engagement and early weight change. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess for differences in early dropout by several factors, adjusted for employer clustering.

Results

Of the 5,274

SUBMITTER: Alexander E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6298204 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature