Factors associated with choice of behavioural weight loss program by adults with obesity

Abstract

We assessed the preference for two behavioural weight loss programs, Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Healthy Weight for Living (HWL) in adults with obesity. A cross-sectional survey was fielded on the Amazon Mechanical Turk. Eligibility criteria included reporting BMI ≥30 and at least two chronic health conditions. Participants read about the programs, selected their preferred program, and answered follow-up questions. The estimated probability of choosing either program was not significantly different from.5 (N = 1005, 50.8% DPP and 49.2% HWL, p =.61). Participants' expectations about adherence, weight loss magnitude, and dropout likelihood were associated with their choice (p