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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7/e087517.full |
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