Factors Affecting Weight Loss Management among Obese Nurses Working in Public and Private Health Care Sectors: Factors Affecting Weight Loss Management

Yasmeen BiBi; Madiha Mukhtar; Hajra Sarwar; Tasleem Kanwal

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1069

Authors

Yasmeen BiBi Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Madiha Mukhtar Lahore School of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Hajra Sarwar Lahore School of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Tasleem Kanwal Department of Education, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1069

Keywords:

Obesity, Obesity Factors, Obese Nurses, Weight Loss Management, Barriers to Obesity

Abstract

Obesity in the general population have been growing globally in recent years, a trend that has also been seen among nurses. Along with the severe health consequences of obesity, the condition impairs an individual's capacity to work and increases absenteeism rates. It is therefore essential to understand the factors that are producing all of this. Objectives: To explore the barriers of weight loss management among obese nurses. Methods: In this study, an exploratory qualitative study approach was adopted. Data was collected from the 12 study participants who were purposive sampled, semi-structured face-to-face individual interviews were conducted. The audio recordings were translated into English and verbatim transcribed. The analysis was conducted out using the computer-assisted programmer NVIVO-12. NVIVO-12 produced codes that were grouped into sub-themes, and themes. Results: Obstacles to weight loss management among obese nurses were a lack of desire and a change in lifestyle owing to a lack of time, nurses, and resources. Weight management was hindered by the workplace environment and shift changes. Conclusions: The demanding nature of hospital work leads to stress-induced unhealthy eating habits among nurses, hindering their ability to maintain a balanced diet and manage their weight.

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