Executive Functioning, Depressive Symptoms, and Intervention Engagement in a Sample of Adolescents Enrolled in a Weight Management Program.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: This study examines how baseline demographics, psychosocial characteristics, and intervention delivery predict engagement among adolescents with overweight and obesity seeking treatment. Methods: Data originates from a multisite randomized control trial evaluating the efficacy of an app-based weight loss intervention, compared with standard in-clinic model in adolescents with overweight and obesity. Participants were randomized to one of the three arms: (1) AppCoach, (2) AppAlone, or (3) Control. Demographic, executive functioning (EF), and depression questionnaires were completed at baseline. Percent engagement was compared within and between groups defined by demographics and depressive symptoms. Quantile regression was used to evaluate the associatio

SUBMITTER: Lopez KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8147508 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature