Cultural Challenges to Weight Management: A Qualitative Study of Saudi Women's Experiences. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alissa, Nawal A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 39:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 12
• Page End: 24
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2028062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To explore and describe the experiences of Saudi women with obesity regarding cultural barriers that prevent them from following dietary and physical activity recommendations. Design: Phenomenological qualitative study. Methods: A focus group (4 participants) and individual interviews (13 participants) were conducted from seventeen women participating in a nutrition and weight management program. Findings: Several themes were identified based on experiences and consequences of cultural restraints. Conclusions: Findings provide an understanding of how cultural factors impede Saudi women with obesity from achieving effective weight management. Clinical Evidence: Designing weight management programs that are individualized and consider the differences in how women are culturally affected provide more effective interventions for women with obesity.