scholarly journals Overweight or Obesity Onset and Past Attempts to Lose/Manage Weight: A Qualitative Study

Obesities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Ziaul Hasan Rana ◽  
Debra B. Reed ◽  
Wilna Oldewage-Theron ◽  
Conrad Lyford ◽  
Malinda Colwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Dietary Strategies ◽  
Weight Management Programs ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

This study aims to investigate the prevalence of weight control attempts along with their strategies and motivations. This study used a retrospective observational qualitative method, and adults who had body mass index (BMI) of at least 25 kg/m2 were included. The qualitative data were analyzed using a descriptive phenomenological approach. The summaries and emergence of major concepts identified by the participants were analyzed in-depth using a systematized retrieval and review of the data. NVivo was used to establish interrater reliability and percent agreement and analyze and manage the data. 91.7% of participants had tried to lose weight, and 72% were successful at least in one of their attempts. Health, appearance, and sports training were salient motivating factors. Their attempts to lose weight ranged from 2 to 30 times (median 4 times). Different dietary strategies and physical exercises were often tried. Among the most notable strategies were diet methods, following weight management programs, and consulting with dietitians. A number of barriers were reported, including ineffective weight loss, non-sustainability, demotivation, and unaffordability. For advancing evidence-based long-term weight control, it is vital to evaluate the quality and nature of weight management strategies and services from the perspective of users.

Weight Management and Weight Loss Strategies of Professional Jockeys

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan M. Moore ◽  
Anna F. Timperio ◽  
David A. Crawford ◽  
Cate M. Burns ◽  
David Cameron-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Rapid Weight Loss ◽  
Additional Weight ◽  
The Impact

Jockeys are required to maintain very low body weight and precise weight control during competition. This study examined the weight loss and weight management strategies of professional horseracing jockeys in the state of Victoria, Australia. An anonymous, self-completed questionnaire was administered (55% response rate, n=116). Almost half (43%) reported that maintaining riding weight was difficult or very difficult, with 75% routinely skipping meals. In preparation for racing, 60% reported that they typically required additional weight loss, with 81% restricting food intake in the 24 hours prior to racing. Additionally, sauna-induced sweating (29%) and diuretics (22%) were frequently employed to further aid in weight loss prior to racing. These rapid weight loss methods did not differ between the 51% of jockeys who followed a weight management plan compared to those who did not. The impact of these extreme weight loss practices on riding performance and health remains unknown.

scholarly journals Weight Control Practices in Children of Parents Participating in Weight Management Programs

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Callie L. Brown ◽  
Keeley Pratt ◽  
Sarah Martin ◽  
Hannah Hulshult ◽  
Joseph A. Skelton
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Management Programs

scholarly journals Canadian Physicians' Use of Antiobesity Drugs and Their Referral Patterns to Weight Management Programs or Providers: The SOCCER Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. Padwal ◽  
S. Damjanovic ◽  
K. M. Schulze ◽  
R. Z. Lewanczuk ◽  
D. C. W. Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Advice ◽  
Behavioral Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Antiobesity Drugs ◽  
Weight Management Programs

Antiobesity pharmacotherapy and programs/providers that possess weight management expertise are not commonly used by physicians. The underlying reasons for this are not known. We performed a cross-sectional study in 33 Canadian medical practices (36 physicians) examining 1788 overweight/obese adult patients. The frequency of pharmacotherapy use and referral for further diet, exercise, behavioral management and/or bariatric surgery was documented. If drug treatment or referral was not made, reasons were documented by choosing amongst preselected categories. Logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of antiobesity drug use. No single antiobesity management strategy was recommended by physicians in more than 50% of patients. Referral was most common for exercise (49% of cases) followed by dietary advice (46%), and only 5% of eligible patients were referred for bariatric surgery. Significant predictors of initiating/continuing pharmacotherapy were male sex (OR 0.70; 95% CI 0.52–0.94), increasing BMI (1.02; 95% CI 1.01–1.03), and private drug coverage (1.78; 95% CI 1.39–2.29). “Not considered” and “patient refusal” were the main reasons for not initiating further weight management. We conclude that both physician and patient factors act as barriers to the use of weight management strategies and both need to be addressed to increase uptake of these interventions.

scholarly journals The Interplay of Support, Comparison, and Surveillance in Social Media Weight Management Interventions: A Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Chang ◽  
Kaushik Chattopadhyay ◽  
Jialin Li ◽  
Miao Xu ◽  
Li Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Doctor Patient Communication ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

BACKGROUND There has been a significant increase in trend in using social media as a platform to deliver weight management interventions. This illustrates a need to develop a holistic understanding of doctor-patient communication and peer-to-peer communication in social media interventions and their influences on weight management of people with overweight or obesity. Studies like this will highlight how social media can be more effectively integrated into weight management programs to enhance individuals’ short-term and long-term weight management behaviors. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine patients’ experiences with doctor-patient communication and peer interactions in a social media-based (WeChat) weight management program, and describe the interplay of three social influence factors—social support, social comparison, and surveillance—in their weight control practices. The program, designed and implemented by the research team located in a tertiary referral hospital in a southeastern province in China, included both diet and physical activity components that targeted people with overweight or obesity. METHODS We conducted in-depth interviews with 32 program participants of different ages (M = 35.6, SD = 7.7), gender (18 females), duration of program membership (M = 1.4 years), and weight loss outcomes (54% weight loss to 9% weight gain). All interview data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated using the translation-back-translation technique. Nvivo software was used to facilitate the coding process. RESULTS Results of a thematic analysis indicated the distinct functions of professionally led support and peer support. Professional support was presented in the form of knowledge infusion, efficacy enhancement, and provision of timely feedback. Peer support fostered empathy and sense of belonging and had a mutually reinforcing relationship with peer comparison and peer-based surveillance. Peer comparison enhanced motivation and positive competition. However, it also reinforced negative group norms and resulted in downturns in reference standards and collective inactivity. Social media surveillance prompted participants’ reactions to the gaze from medical professionals and peers that could be encouraging or inhibiting. Surveillance enhanced vigilance with weight control norms. However, its influence weakened when participants chose to fake weight data and turn off notifications. Findings from this study illustrated the interrelated and fluctuant influences of support, comparison, and surveillance. CONCLUSIONS The interactive traits of social media eased the practices of social support and social comparison and created new forms of surveillance. This study contributed to an in-depth understanding of social media influences on individuals’ weight control behaviors. Practical implications of the study concerned improved strategies for maintaining the positive dynamics of social media interactions and preventing negative resistance to surveillance technology. CLINICALTRIAL Clinical Trial ChiCTR1900025861.

Body weight and the management of lymphoedema

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 576-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Provan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Term Management ◽  
The Way

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for the development of lymphoedema, and are also well-recognised factors complicating the management of lymphoedema. However, a degree of uncertainty remains regarding the way in which obesity impacts upon the condition, and there is little detail about the practical application of weight management strategies in the population with lymphoedema. This article provides the background for ongoing research into the association between lymphoedema management and obesity. It is hoped that this research will provide important insights into the long-term management of lymphoedema.

Effect of an exercise and weight control curriculum: views of obesity among exercise science students

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Richardson ◽  
Carrie L. Fister ◽  
Susan E. Ramlo
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Exercise Science ◽  
Student Views

Awareness of effective weight management strategies is necessary to prepare exercise science students for future work with obesity. Exercise science faculty members developed a course related to exercise as a therapeutic tool and options available for weight loss. The purpose of the present study was to investigate student views of weight management and obesity, which can be a difficult task using traditional methods such as Likert scale surveys. To investigate student views relative to the course content, Q methodology, which is a mixed-method research approach, was used at the beginning and end of the course. Students completed a Q sort, ranking 44 statements related to obesity in accordance to their own points of view. The pretest/posttest design enabled an opportunity to determine if course goals were accomplished and if student perceptions related to obesity were transformed. Factor analysis of precourse sorts revealed that students possessed a naïve singular view of weight-related concepts. Analysis of sorts at course completion resulted in a two-factor solution revealing changes in perspective; some students took on a health professional type of view, whereas others demonstrated antifat views. In conclusion, the findings revealed key variables that should be addressed in curricula involving therapeutic obesity interventions. An improved curriculum based on these results should better encourage students to develop a broad comprehension of multifactorial causes and treatment for weight management and obesity. Implementing the use of Q methodology may serve as a valuable asset to measure and evaluate subjectivity of obesity discrimination. Antifat attitudes among exercise science students may influence future clients' potential achievements.

scholarly journals STUDY OF PHENOMENOLOGY OF DRUG CONSUMPTION PATTERNS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH HYPERTENSION IN WORKING AREAS OF PARONGPONG HEALTH CENTER WEST BANDUNG

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 636-641
Author(s):  
Glory Grifith B. Saragih ◽  
Jeanny Rantung
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Hypertension Treatment ◽  
Uncontrolled Blood Pressure ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Improve Health

Introduction: In 2016 West Java was the fourth ranked province as the region with the highest prevalence of hypertension, which was 29.4% in Indonesia. Failure to treat hypertension was found due to low compliance in the use of hypertension drugs. Non-compliance with the consumption of antihypertensive drugs will have an impact on the incidence of uncontrolled blood pressure. Long term Uncontrolled blood pressure can cause complications of disease and even death. The purpose of this study is to identify the overview of hypertensive patients in consuming hypertension drugs. Method: This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Result: From this study it was found that taking medication for a long period of time caused a feeling of laziness and boredom in taking medicine, resulting in patients with hypertension stopped consuming medication. Fear of side effects from taking medication for a long period of time makes hypertensive patients decided to stop the consumption of hypertension medicine. Discussion is hoped that this research can be an input to improve health promotion to reduce the failure of hypertension treatment.

Male beliefs about physical activity, healthy eating and weight management programs

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin Shepherd ◽  
Tiare Macdonald ◽  
Kasey Schultz ◽  
Janean Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Weight Management Programs

Connecting Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency to Future Soil Productivity

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
Fernando García ◽  
Andrés Grasso ◽  
María González Sanjuan ◽  
Adrián Correndo ◽  
Fernando Salvagiotti
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Grain Crop ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Use Efficiency

Trends over the past 25 years indicate that Argentina’s growth in its grain crop productivity has largely been supported by the depletion of the extensive fertility of its Pampean soils. Long-term research provides insight into sustainable nutrient management strategies ready for wide-scale adoption.

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