Text messaging and financial incentives to encourage weight loss in men with obesity: the Game of Stones feasibility RCT

Text messaging and financial incentives to encourage weight loss in men with obesity: the Game of Stones feasibility RCT

Background: In 2016, 26% of UK men were estimated to be obese. Systematic reviews suggest that few men engage in formal weight loss interventions that support weight reduction and improve health. Objective: To co-produce, with patient and public involvement, an acceptable and feasible randomised con...

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Main Authors: Stephan U Dombrowski, Matthew McDonald, Marjon van der Pol, Mark Grindle, Alison Avenell, Paula Carroll, Eileen Calveley, Andrew Elders, Nicola Glennie, Cindy M Gray, Fiona M Harris, Adrian Hapca, Claire Jones, Frank Kee, Michelle C McKinley, Rebecca Skinner, Martin Tod, Pat Hoddinott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2020-09-01
Series:Public Health Research
Subjects:
obesity
men
feasibility
trial
short message service
narrative sms
weight loss
behaviour change
financial incentives
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/phr08110

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https://doi.org/10.3310/phr08110

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