Obesity management from the perspectives of people living with obesity in Canada: A mixed‐methods study
Authors' conclusion
This study identified contextual, perception and resource considerations that contribute to healthcare decision-making and the use by PwO of professional support to manage obesity, and highlighted key areas to target with interventions to facilitate obesity management. Strategies such as consistent access to healthcare support and educational resources, as well as improved financial support may help PwO to feel more comfortable with exploring new strategies and take control of their healthcare.
Study context
- Population
- People living with obesity (PwO) in Canada, diverse in age, background and gender20 interviewed
- Outcome
- Themes related to why PwO may not use professional support for obesity management; association of theme domain scores with prior experience of obesity management strategies (Spearman's correlation)
Methodological detailsone-on-one interviews, online surveys, informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework, Interview results guided the development of the survey
- One-on-one interviews
- Online surveys
- Informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework
- Interview results guided the development of the survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Intention
rs = −0.25
p < 0.01
Social/Professional Role and Identity
rs = −0.15
p < 0.05
Optimism
rs = −0.15
p < 0.05
Further findings
Hesitancy to use adjunctive therapies
- Many PwO hesitated to use various adjunctive therapies due to concerns about affordability, long-term effectiveness and side effects
Original publication
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