Comprehending Nutrition and Lifestyle Behaviors of People with Metabolic Syndrome: A Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT: Demographically and socio-culturally appropriate care is critical for empowering people with metabolic syndrome (MetS) to self-manage their condition. This focus group study aimed to explore the understanding of nutrition and lifestyle behaviors (NLBs) of Malaysians with MetS. Adults with MetS (N = 21) participated in four focus groups at a university's research clinic in Malaysia. A thematic framework analysis approach was applied to the focus group data using an initial coding framework developed from the Health Belief Model. Six main themes were identified on perceived motivations, barriers, and threats toward healthy NLBs. Motivations to adopt healthy NLBs were body image, personal experience of adverse complications, and family and social support. The perception that healthcare is a b

SUBMITTER: Mahadzir MDA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9498472 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature