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Interest, Resources, and Preferences for Weight Loss Programs among Primary Care Patients with Obesity
Demetrius A Abshire1, Shelli Gibbs1, Crystal McManus2
1College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA.
Objective:
To examine interest, resources, and preferences for weight loss programs among primary care patients with obesity.
Methods:
Primary care patients having a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 were recruited in the summer and fall of 2018. Eligible patients were invited to complete an anonymous survey assessing sociodemographic factors, interest in weight loss, resources, and preferences for weight loss programs. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.
Results:
A total of 77 patients completed the anonymous survey. Nearly 90% of patients were interested in participating in a weight loss program and reported having a smartphone. Approximately 80% had high-speed internet and a device with videoconferencing capabilities, whereas only 40% had a tablet or laptop computer. On average, patients preferred weight loss programs delivered in-person and led by a nutritionist or personal trainer. Patients' top three preferences for weight loss content included goal setting, staying motivated, and finding ways to be more active.
Conclusions:
Although primary care patients with obesity were interested in weight loss programs, availability of resources and preferred program characteristics varied.
Practice Implications:
This study provides insight on patient interest, resources, and preferences for weight loss programs that may help guide the development of future programs.
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