Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants
From: How do overweight people dropout of a weight loss diet? A qualitative study
Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
Mean Age (y ± SD) | 33/4 ± 8.4 |
Female | 25 (92.6%) |
Male | 2 (7.4%) |
Educational level | |
• Below diploma | 14 (51.8) |
• Diploma level | 9 (33.3) |
• Academic level | 4 (14.8) |
Body Mass Index | |
• Overweight | 12 (44.4) |
• Obesity | 15 (55.5) |
Reason for diet for weight loss | |
• Body shape dissatisfaction | 18 (66.6%) |
• Improve health status | 4 (14.8%) |
• Diseases (hyperlipidemia, hypertension, etc.) | 5 (18.5%) |