Application of Health Belief Model to Assess Predictors of Weight Management Behaviour Intention Among Civil Servants in Ethiopia: A Mixed Method Study.
Natnael KebedeYirgalem MohammedMulugeta Desalegn KasayeAmare ZewdiePublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2023)
The study found that a stronger inclination towards weight management was linked to being female, having higher education, no obese family member, prior weight loss experience and positive attitudes. Interventions should target those less likely to exhibit these characteristics and address negative attitudes towards weight management.