Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial
Abstract Background Smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, and the risk of weight gain is a common deterrent to quitting smoking. Thus, the identification of strategies for reducing post‐smoking cessation weight gain is critical. Objective Conduct secondary analysis of data from the Fit &...
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| author | Mackenzi Oswald Kathryn M. Ross Ning Sun Wupeng Yin Stephanie J. Garcia Zoran Bursac Rebecca A. Krukowski |
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| description | Abstract Background Smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, and the risk of weight gain is a common deterrent to quitting smoking. Thus, the identification of strategies for reducing post‐smoking cessation weight gain is critical. Objective Conduct secondary analysis of data from the Fit & Quit trial to determine if greater frequency of self‐weighing is associated with less weight gain in the context of smoking cessation. Methods Participants (N = 305) were randomized to one of three 2‐month weight interventions (i.e., Stability, Loss, Bibliotherapy), followed by a smoking cessation intervention. Stability and Loss conditions received different types of self‐weighing feedback. All participants received e‐scales at baseline, to capture daily self‐weighing data over 12 months. General linear models were applied to test the main objective. Results Frequency of self‐weighing was (mean ± SD) 2.67 ± 1.84 days/week. The Stability condition had significantly higher self‐weighing frequency (3.18 ± 1.72 days/week) compared to the Loss (2.51 ± 1.99 days/week) and the Bibliotherapy conditions (2.22 ± 1.63 days/week). Adjusting for baseline weight and treatment condition, self‐weighing 3–4 days/week was associated with weight stability (−0.77 kg, 95% CI: −2.2946, 0.7474, p = 0.3175), and self‐weighing 5 or more days/week was associated with 2.26 kg weight loss (95% CI: −3.9249, −0.5953, p = 0.0080). Conclusions Self‐weighing may serve as a useful tool for weight gain prevention after smoking cessation. Feedback received about self‐weighing behaviors and weight trajectory (similar to the feedback Stability participants received) might enhance adherence. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d7816e7d0ea4d35a6bf1778bf55f1542023-08-03T13:31:55ZengWileyObesity Science & Practice2055-22382023-08-019441642310.1002/osp4.668Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trialMackenzi Oswald0Kathryn M. Ross1Ning Sun2Wupeng Yin3Stephanie J. Garcia4Zoran Bursac5Rebecca A. Krukowski6Univeristy of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville Virginia USADepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology University of Florida Gainesville Florida USADepartment of Biostatistics Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work Florida International University Miami Florida USADepartment of Biostatistics Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work Florida International University Miami Florida USADepartment of Biostatistics Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work Florida International University Miami Florida USADepartment of Biostatistics Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work Florida International University Miami Florida USAUniveristy of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville Virginia USAAbstract Background Smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, and the risk of weight gain is a common deterrent to quitting smoking. Thus, the identification of strategies for reducing post‐smoking cessation weight gain is critical. Objective Conduct secondary analysis of data from the Fit & Quit trial to determine if greater frequency of self‐weighing is associated with less weight gain in the context of smoking cessation. Methods Participants (N = 305) were randomized to one of three 2‐month weight interventions (i.e., Stability, Loss, Bibliotherapy), followed by a smoking cessation intervention. Stability and Loss conditions received different types of self‐weighing feedback. All participants received e‐scales at baseline, to capture daily self‐weighing data over 12 months. General linear models were applied to test the main objective. Results Frequency of self‐weighing was (mean ± SD) 2.67 ± 1.84 days/week. The Stability condition had significantly higher self‐weighing frequency (3.18 ± 1.72 days/week) compared to the Loss (2.51 ± 1.99 days/week) and the Bibliotherapy conditions (2.22 ± 1.63 days/week). Adjusting for baseline weight and treatment condition, self‐weighing 3–4 days/week was associated with weight stability (−0.77 kg, 95% CI: −2.2946, 0.7474, p = 0.3175), and self‐weighing 5 or more days/week was associated with 2.26 kg weight loss (95% CI: −3.9249, −0.5953, p = 0.0080). Conclusions Self‐weighing may serve as a useful tool for weight gain prevention after smoking cessation. Feedback received about self‐weighing behaviors and weight trajectory (similar to the feedback Stability participants received) might enhance adherence.https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.668behavioral scienceinterventionmonitoringsmokingweight maintenance |
| spellingShingle | Mackenzi Oswald Kathryn M. Ross Ning Sun Wupeng Yin Stephanie J. Garcia Zoran Bursac Rebecca A. Krukowski Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial Obesity Science & Practice behavioral science intervention monitoring smoking weight maintenance |
| title | Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial |
| title_full | Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial |
| title_fullStr | Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial |
| title_short | Importance of self‐weighing to avoid post‐cessation weight gain: A secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial |
| title_sort | importance of self weighing to avoid post cessation weight gain a secondary analysis of the fit and quit randomized trial |
| topic | behavioral science intervention monitoring smoking weight maintenance |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.668 |
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