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1Vice Dean of College of Sports and Physical Activity, Health Education and Promotion, Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
To explore and describe the experiences of Saudi women with obesity regarding cultural barriers that prevent them from following dietary and physical activity recommendations.
Design:
Phenomenological qualitative study.
Methods:
A focus group (4 participants) and individual interviews (13 participants) were conducted from seventeen women participating in a nutrition and weight management program.
Findings:
Several themes were identified based on experiences and consequences of cultural restraints.
Conclusions:
Findings provide an understanding of how cultural factors impede Saudi women with obesity from achieving effective weight management.
Clinical Evidence:
Designing weight management programs that are individualized and consider the differences in how women are culturally affected provide more effective interventions for women with obesity.
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