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An intervention of sustainable weight change: Influence of self-help group and expectations.

Kristina CarlénElisabeth Kylberg
Published in: Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy (2021)
Our findings indicate that the self-help group can be an essential part of a weight reduction programme. The self-help group is a novel strategy to strengthen sustainability in reducing weight. The study also highlights the importance of identifying behaviour change expectations before participating in a programme.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • weight gain
  • randomized controlled trial
  • body weight
  • clinical trial