Barriers to losing weight for women attending group visits in primary care: A qualitative exploration using in-depth interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the accumulated evidence suggesting the positive aspects of using group visits in obesity, the number of qualitative studies that examine why and how the effects occur at an individual level is limited.

Objectives

This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of women who participated in group visits and had different weight loss outcomes in the programme.

Method

Purposive maximum variation sampling was performed. Data collection and analysis were performed iteratively, and the data saturation method was used as a guideline for sample size. All participants who completed the group visits were approached, and finally, 20 individuals were included in the study. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were audio-recorded, transcr

SUBMITTER: Ozer ZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8604469 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature