Exploring the influences on men's engagement with weight loss services: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Engagement of men with commercial and UK National Health Service (NHS) weight loss services is low, and few studies report on why this may be. However, evidence shows that men who do participate in weight loss programmes tend to lose as much, or more weight than women. The present study aimed to explore men's experiences and expectations of mainstream weight loss services in the UK, following referral from a medical professional, particular in relation to barriers and motivators.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 men with a BMI over 25 kg/m² including those who had, and had not, attended group-based or one-to-one weight loss services. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Two themes were identified; 'Fe

SUBMITTER: Elliott M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7041184 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature