Exploring weight management beliefs during the menopausal transition ( <scp>ME</scp> ‐ <scp>WEL</scp> project): A qualitative comparative study based on Health Belief Model

This study confirms the suitability of the HBM in understanding weight management beliefs among post-menopausal women, highlighting differences between women who maintain a healthy weight and those who experience weight gain during this life phase. This facilitates identifying key determinants (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action and self-efficacy) crucial for future interventions in weight management.