Seoul National University, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Korea University, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Inquiry. 2024 Jan-Dec;61:469580241271152. doi: 10.1177/00469580241271152.
With the increasing obesity rates, many studies on obesity prevention and management have been implemented. However, few studies focused on obesity in adulthood and different perceptions of obesity between life cycles. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the demand for customized obesity prevention and management (OPM) strategies across adult age groups. Focus group interviews were conducted to gather insights from three age groups: young adults (20-34 years), middle-aged adults (35-49 years), and seniors (50-64 years). A total of 17 participants took part in the study, with 5 participants in Group 1, 6 participants in Group 2, and 6 participants in Group 3. Thematic analysis and the use of NetMiner version 4.4.3 facilitated data categorization and scrutiny. The study employed qualitative methods to explore perceptions of obesity and preferences for personalized OPM strategies among participants. Diverse perspectives on obesity as a health threat were found among the age groups. While all stressed the importance of personalized OPM, preferences for strategies varied. Diet and exercise combination emerged as a common preference. This study highlighted the need for customized OPM approaches aligned with age-specific preferences.
随着肥胖率的不断上升，许多关于肥胖预防和管理的研究已经实施。然而，很少有研究关注成年人的肥胖问题和生命周期中对肥胖的不同看法。因此，本研究旨在调查不同成年年龄组对定制肥胖预防和管理（OPM）策略的需求。通过焦点小组访谈，从三个年龄组收集了见解：年轻人（20-34 岁）、中年人（35-49 岁）和老年人（50-64 岁）。共有 17 名参与者参加了这项研究，其中第 1 组有 5 名参与者，第 2 组有 6 名参与者，第 3 组有 6 名参与者。主题分析和使用 NetMiner 版本 4.4.3 促进了数据分类和审查。该研究采用定性方法来探索参与者对肥胖的看法和对个性化 OPM 策略的偏好。在年龄组之间发现了对肥胖作为健康威胁的不同看法。虽然所有人都强调了个性化 OPM 的重要性，但对策略的偏好却有所不同。饮食和运动的结合成为一个共同的偏好。这项研究强调了需要根据年龄制定特定的个性化 OPM 方法。
