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How do patients choose between obesity medications: A thematic analysis.
Article in Obesity pillars, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Factors influencing patient preferences for obesity pharmacotherapy: The triangulation of semi-structured interviews, photovoice study and focus group discussions.Obesity pillars · 2026Article
- Digital Patient Decision Aid for Antiobesity Medications: Mixed Methods Study of Human-Centered Design and Usability Evaluation.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Logistics, effectiveness, safety, and accessibility: Factors determining obesity medication patient preferences from a photovoice analysis.Obesity pillars · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: The rising prevalence of obesity is of particular concern due to its association with a range of serious complications, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. Obesity medications can control the disease but it is unclear how patients choose which medication to use. Methods: A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted to investigate how patients select between obesity medications. Fifteen treatment naive adults with a body mass index ≥27 kg/m Results: The 5 major themes depicting how patients make selections included 1) Effectiveness of medication, 2) Information to make decisions, 3) Safety of medications, 4) Practicality and 5) Individual Strategies and Community Supports in Obesity Management. Safety concerns of side effects and long-term risks were perceived major barriers to initiating or adhering to pharmacotherapy. Conclusion: In a situation where the medications are described as being free and readily available, patient preferences for obesity medications are shaped by treatment efficacy, safety, information provided by healthcare providers. To enhance adherence and improve patient outcomes, healthcare providers should focus on delivering clear, comprehensive information and fostering strong support systems for patients.
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