Barriers to and facilitators of weight reduction in young adults with obesity: a qualitative study in an urban setting in Sri Lanka

Objectives This study explored the barriers to and facilitators of weight reduction among urban, young adults with obesity in Sri Lanka.Design A qualitative descriptive study, using the framework method in thematic analysis to identify key themes for barriers and facilitators.Setting An urban commun...

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Main Authors: Thamara Amarasekara, Ranil Jayawardena, Sudharshani Wasalathanthri, Gayani Priyangika Gamage, Priyadarshika Hettiarachchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7/e087517.full
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