K B Shishira, Vaishali K, Kadavigere Rajagopal, Sukumar Suresh, K N Shivashankara, Pullinger Samuel A, Bommasamudram Tulasiram, Hoogar Praveen
Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
F1000Res. 2025 Jun 16;13:998. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.150772.3. eCollection 2024.
The number of overweight people (BMI 25-29.9kg.m ) in the world is increasing, which increases the risk of health problems and psychological difficulties. To reduce these risks, it is imperative to address unhealthy habits including food and exercise. This qualitative study aimed to explore the needs, perceptions, and preferences of overweight individuals on tailored exercise programs that incorporate educational videos.
Forty Individuals between the age of 18-30 years with a BMI of 25-29.9kg.m were included in the study using Purposive sampling from October 2023 to November 2023. Semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted for 45-60 minutes approximately among both active and inactive overweight individuals by a researcher trained in qualitative research. These interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using inductive and deductive approaches to identify the recurrent patterns, themes, and insights in the transcribed interviews.
8 themes, such as lifestyle factors, exercise explorations, holistic wellbeing and 44 subthemes emerged from the analysis, helping to shed light on the needs, perceptions, and preferences that overweight individuals experience when it comes to their preference for a customized exercise program provided through educational video. The participants wanted personalized regimens that catered to their requirements and levels of fitness.
In summary, the findings emphasize the value of educational videos that are easy to use, visually appealing, and supported by science. These videos should emphasize technique, varying levels of difficulty, and brief sessions.
全球超重人群（体重指数25-29.9kg·m²）数量不断增加，这增加了健康问题和心理困扰的风险。为降低这些风险，必须解决包括饮食和运动在内的不健康习惯。这项定性研究旨在探讨超重个体对包含教育视频的定制运动计划的需求、认知和偏好。
采用目的抽样法，于2023年10月至2023年11月纳入40名年龄在18-30岁、体重指数为25-29.9kg·m²的个体。由一名接受过定性研究培训的研究人员对活跃和不活跃的超重个体进行了约45-60分钟的半结构化深度访谈。这些访谈进行了录音并逐字转录。采用归纳和演绎方法进行主题分析，以识别转录访谈中反复出现的模式、主题和见解。
分析得出了8个主题，如生活方式因素、运动探索、整体健康等，以及44个子主题，有助于阐明超重个体在偏好通过教育视频提供的定制运动计划时的需求、认知和偏好。参与者希望有符合他们需求和健身水平的个性化方案。
总之，研究结果强调了易于使用、视觉上有吸引力且有科学依据的教育视频的价值。这些视频应强调技巧、不同难度级别和简短课程。
