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A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians
Thesis (MFamMed)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.
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| author | John-Oko, Akpezi |
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/99327 A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians John-Oko, Akpezi Blitz, Julia Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Family and Emergency Medicine. Family Medicine and Primary Care. Overweight persons -- Nigeria Obesity Weight loss Weight control -- Nigeria UCTD Thesis (MFamMed)--Stellenbosch University, 2015. ENGLISH SUMMARY : Abstract: The rising prevalence of overweight and obesity globally is a major public health concern. There are no simple solutions to obesity, weight management is a long term challenge influenced by behavioural, emotional and physical factors. In order to establish effective weight management strategies, overweight and obese people’s experiences with weight management need to be comprehensively understood. This study explores the experiences of adult Nigerians who have been successful at weight loss maintenance. Aim: To establish effective weight loss maintenance strategies used by overweight and obese adults in Abuja, Nigeria Method: Qualitative study with in-depth interviews of 7 successful weight losers in Abuja, Nigeria. Results: Participants employed a combination multiple dietary strategies and exercise to maintain their weight loss. They reported that they avoided certain meals, substituted meals, practiced portion control, skipped meals, counted calories, avoided eating out, ate many small meals, ate unprocessed foods, ate low calorie meal, and ate mainly fruits and vegetables. Most had a flexible eating restraint behaviour. For most, dancing was the favorite form of exercise. They viewed these changes as life goals. From their report, t a sustainable weight loss plan, setting weight loss goals, regular self -monitoring of weight, positive outcomes, positive thinking, positive feedback, self-encouragement and determination, helped them to maintain their weight loss. Conclusion: This study has helped us understand some of the factors that doctors should consider when giving advice to Nigerian women on maintenance of weight loss. The combination of multiple strategies is consistent with existing literature on successful weight loss maintenance. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING : Geen opsomming beskikbaar. 2016-08-08T11:47:50Z 2016-08-08T11:47:50Z 2015-12 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/99327 en_ZA Stellenbosch University 20 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Overweight persons -- Nigeria Obesity Weight loss Weight control -- Nigeria UCTD John-Oko, Akpezi A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians |
| title | A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians |
| title_full | A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians |
| title_fullStr | A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians |
| title_full_unstemmed | A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians |
| title_short | A qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese Nigerians |
| title_sort | qualitative study of weight loss maintenance in obese nigerians |
| topic | Overweight persons -- Nigeria Obesity Weight loss Weight control -- Nigeria UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/99327 |
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