A qualitative study exploring experiences about using semaglutide for weight loss in a rural setting in Denmark – ‘she is probably on the meds’
The study highlights the complex social dynamics and personal experiences of using SEMA-WL. While medication offers benefits, it also presents challenges such as social stigma, concerns about long-term effectiveness and side effects, and financial costs. Future research should focus on investigating the experiences of using SEMA-WL in other and more diverse settings as well as the contact and information exchange between patients and healthcare providers.
Authors
- Thomas Drivsholm
- Katrine Tranberg Jensen
- Sofie Amalie Tomova-Olsen
- Asbjørn Guldhammer
Institutions
- General Sciences (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2026.2636584
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00