Predictors of attrition from a weight loss program. A study of adult patients with obesity in a community setting.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Obesity unit attrition is frequent and contributes to treatment failure. Many studies evaluating attrition predictors were part of randomized trials, and different terminology and criteria were used in the engagement field. We aimed to investigate the factors potentially implicated in early (< 12 weeks) and late (> 12 weeks) attrition from an obesity unit in a community setting METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of 250 patients with obesity who were followed-up at our obesity unit. Our program included at least 6 meetings in 12 months. Sociodemographic and anthropometric data, and psychometric questionnaires were collected from all participants.

Results

One-hundred thirty-four (53.6%) participants dropped out. Those individuals showed lower BMI, lower ove

SUBMITTER: Ponzo V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8292291 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature