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Table 1 Overview of the Main Themes Identified Regarding a Weight Management Program

From: The church bridge project focus group results: African American perspectives of weight management programs to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors

Topic

Main Coded Themes

Barriers

Technology learning curve & burden

Competing priorities

Facilitators and Motivators

Accountability

Program support

Interventionist support

Technology support

Convenience

Limited cost

Health benefits

Suggestions for Improvement

Easier diet and activity tracking

Care with age labels

Perceptions of “health and diet”

Longevity

Improved health

Perceptions of “weight management”

Overwhelm

Defeated

Perceptions of “nutrition and physical activity”

Positive

Approachable