Motivational Factors Influencing Weight Loss in Individuals With a History of Obesity in 2025 at Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
This study concluded that obese adults in Al-Ahsa are primarily motivated to improve physical wellness, followed by physical appearance, fitting into attire, and self-esteem. These motivations are significantly influenced by sociodemographic factors. Therefore, focused, simple, and clear educational media campaigns are recommended to explain the benefits of weight loss in the community.
Authors
- Yahya A Almufarrih
- Qasem Aljabr
- Kawther A Aldandan
- Ahmed A Almuthaffar
- Khalid A Sharahili
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (MM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101503
- Primary Topic
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00