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Table 2 Sample demographic and weight change data

From: The dynamics of decision-making in weight loss and maintenance: a qualitative enquiry

Attribute

Value

Number (% of sample)

Sex

Male

14 (39%)

Female

22 (61%)

Age

18–30

1 (3%)

31–50

8 (22%)

51–70

19 (53%)

70+

8 (22%)

Socioeconomic status (IMD decile) a

1–3

12 (33%)

4–7

16 (44%)

8–10

8 (22%)

Ethnicity b

White

36 (100%)

BMI (baseline) kg/m2

30–34.9

16 (44%)

35–39.9

17 (47%)

40–45.5

3 (8%)

Programme Attendance

≤ 25%

3 (8%)

26–49%

2 (6%)

50–80%

11 (31%)

81–100%

20 (56%)

Weight loss (0–18 months) c

>  10%

6 (17%)

5–9.9%

6 (17%)

2–4.9%

7 (19%)

1.9–0%

3 (8%)

<  0% (weight gain)

11 (31%)

  1. aIMD Index of Multiple Deprivation, based on postcode. 1 = lowest level of deprivation
  2. b The mono-ethnicity of the sample reflects that of the wider feasibility study sample
  3. c 18 month weight data were unavailable for 3 participants