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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025

A qualitative analysis of follow-up interviews with SLE patients from the "living well with lupus" study.

Fabiana Infante Smaira, Bruna Caruso Mazzolani, Sofia Mendes Sieczkowska, Marina Romero, Sandra Pasoto, Ana Lúcia de Sá Pinto, Fernanda Rodrigues Lima, Fabiana Braga Benatti, Hamilton Roschel, Mary Beth Weber and 1 more

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Fabiana Infante Smaira *Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Bruna Caruso Mazzolani *Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Sofia Mendes Sieczkowska *Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Marina RomeroSchool of Applied Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Sandra PasotoHospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ana Lúcia de Sá PintoApplied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fernanda Rodrigues LimaApplied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fabiana Braga BenattiApplied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Hamilton RoschelApplied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Mary Beth WeberHubert Department of Global Health (HDGH), Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Bruno GualanoApplied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport and Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Abstract

Objectives: "Living Well with Lupus" (LWWL) consisted of a lifestyle intervention program tailored for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and high cardiovascular risk. In the present study, we assessed the maintenance of behavior changes related to physical activity and healthy eating after the 6-month LWWL program. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 participants from the intervention group between 7 and 28 months after the program ended. Using qualitative content analysis, themes regarding behavior maintenance and perceived effects were identified. Results: Our findings suggest that maintaining the new lifestyle behaviors resulted in health benefits such as weight loss, pain reduction, and improved well-being; whereas worsening health, with increased anxiety, fatigue, and pain were reported among those that did not maintain the new behaviors over time. Most importantly, the main barriers to maintaining lifestyle changes included adverse weather conditions, family conflicts, health problems, and high work demands. On the other hand, family and professional support were highlighted as facilitators. Conclusion: These results suggest the importance of ongoing support to promote adherence to lifestyle changes in SLE patients. Integrated interventions with family and professional support are essential for sustaining these changes, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to health promotion for patients with chronic conditions.

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follow-uphealthy eatinglifestyle interventionphysical activitysystemic lupus erythematosus

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PMCPMC12575327

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