ArticleOpen access Macedonian journal of medical sciences2017
Experiences of Barriers and Motivators to Weight-Loss among Saudi People with Overweight or Obesity in Qassim Region - A Qualitative Study.
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- How does the food environment influence people engaged in weight management? A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the qualitative literature.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2022Pooled it
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- Perceived barriers and facilitators to engagement and behavioral enactment in weight management interventions among racial and ethnic minorities.Discover public health · 2026Article
- Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Engagement and Behavioral Enactment in Weight Management Interventions Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities.Research square · 2025Article
- Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle Among Obese Patients Attending Primary Care Clinics in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2024Article
- Trends and characteristics of the metabolically healthy obese phenotype in an Arab population.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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- Obesity management in the Saudi population.Saudi medical journal · 2023Review
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- Personal motivation, self-regulation barriers and strategies for weight loss in people with overweight and obesity: a thematic framework analysis.Public health nutrition · 2022Article
- Determinants of Weight-Related Behaviors in Male Saudi University Students: A Qualitative Approach Using Focus Group Discussions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Motivations of Males with Severe Obesity, Who Pursue Medical Weight Management or Bariatric Surgery.Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A · 2019Article
- Public perception of bariatric surgery.Saudi medical journal · 2019Article
- Prevalence and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases in Saudi Arabia.International journal of health sciencesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundObesity has become a global health threat. Saudi Arabia ranks among the countries with high obesity and overweight rates. This study aims to explore experiences of Saudi people with overweight or obesity with a particular focus on the perceived barriers and motivators to weight loss. MATERIAL AND
methodsWe used a qualitative approach to recruiting a purposive sample using maximum variation sampling technique. Those who had previously attempted weight loss at least once were included in the study. In-depth interviews were conducted, transcribed and/ or audiotaped. Interviews continued until saturation was reached. The qualitative content analysis was performed.
resultsA total of 19 males and 18 females participated in this study with a mean Body Mass Index (BMI) of 32.6 kg/m
conclusionFactors responsible for a successful weight- loss is context-specific. This study has shown several barriers as well as motivators, which play an important role in weight reduction and maintenance.
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