Summary
- A study evaluated the acceptability of three time-matched exercise interventions in women with obesity using semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire.
- Theoretical framework of acceptability (TFA) was used to structure the interviews and present qualitative and quantitative findings.
- Participants reported high acceptability of the program, with affective attitude, perceived effectiveness, and self-efficacy being the most mentioned constructs.
- Burden and opportunity costs of the program were mainly related to family commitments and support needed to participate.
- The results will help inform the development of future programs for women with obesity and emphasize the importance of considering TFA constructs in study design.
After conducting a study on women with obesity, researchers have found that a specific exercise program has been well received and liked by the participants. The study aimed to see how the program was perceived by the participants and whether they found it helpful for improving their fitness levels.
The researchers interviewed participants who completed the exercise program and had them fill out a questionnaire. They analyzed the interviews by looking for common themes and then categorized these themes into different aspects of acceptability. They also looked at how often these themes appeared in the interviews. The questionnaire responses were analyzed using simple descriptions and numbers.
The results showed that the exercise program was liked by the participants and they found it effective in improving their fitness. The participants also felt confident in their ability to complete the program. Some challenges mentioned included balancing the program with other commitments, like family responsibilities. However, the participants felt that the benefits of the program outweighed any negative aspects.
Overall, the study highlighted the importance of considering participant feedback when designing future exercise programs for women with obesity. This information will help researchers create more effective and enjoyable programs in the future.
Source link
obesity, Fitness, Women’s Health, Mixed-Methods Evaluation, Exercise Interventions