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Krzywicka, P.* ; Szczuka, Z.* ; Misiakowska, J.* ; Zaleskiewicz, H.* ; Kornafel, A.* ; Thiering, E. ; Grill, P. ; Reipurth, M.* ; Kafyra, M.* ; Dedoussis, G.V.* ; Luszczynska, A.*

Which behavior change techniques are consistently used in effective obesity‐related interventions for vulnerable populations? A meta‐review.

Obes. Rev.:e70223 (2026)
DOI PMC
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this paper was to synthesize the evidence on the active components of behavioral weight reduction interventions delivered to individuals with overweight/obesity from vulnerable populations, including people with low socioeconomic position, ethnic minority status, older age, mental health issues, and rural residence. METHODS: A meta-review preregistered with the PROSPERO repository (number CRD42024532138) was conducted. Following the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews, seven electronic databases were searched, resulting in the inclusion of 37 reviews. The ROBIS tool was used to assess the risk of bias. RESULTS: Twelve behavior change techniques were identified as components of interventions that were effective in > 60% of trials targeting indicators of body weight reduction or physical activity improvements in vulnerable populations. For weight reduction-related indicators, goal setting, action planning, self-monitoring of behavior, self-monitoring of the outcome of behavior, instruction on how to perform the behavior, social comparison, prompts/cues, behavioral practice/rehearsal, and credible source were supported. For physical activity-related outcomes, social support (unspecified) and demonstration of the behavior were supported. CONCLUSION: The results provide insights into behavior change techniques that may be prioritized in interventions aimed at weight reduction among adults from vulnerable populations.
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Publikationstyp Artikel: Journalartikel
Dokumenttyp Review
Schlagwörter Psychological Intervention ; Socioeconomic Status ; Behavior Change ; Ethnic Group ; Weight Loss ; Inclusion (mineral) ; Mental Health ; Social Support; Life-style Interventions; Weight Management Interventions; Serious Mental-illness; Physical-activity; Older-adults; Socioeconomic Inequalities; Dietary Interventions; Sarcopenic Obesity; Body-composition; Risk-factors
ISSN (print) / ISBN 1467-7881
e-ISSN 1467-789X
Zeitschrift Obesity Reviews
Quellenangaben Band: , Heft: , Seiten: , Artikelnummer: e70223 Supplement: ,
Verlag Wiley
Verlagsort Oxford
Begutachtungsstatus Peer reviewed
Institut(e) Institute of Epidemiology (EPI)
Förderungen Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
UK Research and Innovation
European Union