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A Mobile-Based Comprehensive Weight Reduction Program for the Workplace (Health-On): Development and Pilot Study

Obesity is a major global health problem [1], the cause of increased morbidity and mortality, and significant health care resources are expended on managing and preventing obesity and associated complications [2-5].

Min Kyu Han, Belong Cho, Hyuktae Kwon, Ki Young Son, Hyejin Lee, Joo Kyung Lee, Jinho Park

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019;7(11):e11158

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The Twazon Arabic Weight Loss App: App-Based Intervention for Saudi Women With Obesity

The prevalence of obesity in the Gulf region has become a serious public health issue, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) having the highest prevalence rates at almost 35% [1].

Aroub Alnasser, Janet Kyle, Najla Aloumi, Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa, Debbi Marais

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019;7(5):e10923

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Development of a Healthy Lifestyle Mobile App for Overweight Pregnant Women: Qualitative Study

With obesity as a worldwide epidemic [1], perinatal overweightness and obesity have been widely considered [1].

Ying Lau, Ling Jie Cheng, Claudia Chi, Cammy Tsai, Kai Wen Ong, Sarah Su Tin Ho-Lim, Wei Wang, Kian-Lee Tan

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018;6(4):e91

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Continuity of Care for Patients with Obesity-Associated Chronic Conditions: Protocol for a Multisite Retrospective Cohort Study

Yilu Lin, James E Bailey, Satya Surbhi, Sohul A Shuvo, Christopher D Jackson, Ming Chen, Eboni G Price-Haywood, Joshua Mann, Daniel Fort, Jeffrey Burton, Ramona Sandlin, Alexandra Castillo, Hao Mei, Patti Smith, Cardella Leak, Phi Le, Alisha M Monnette, Lizheng Shi

JMIR Res Protoc 2020;9(9):e20788

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Features Predicting Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Participants in a Web-Based Intervention: Randomized Trial

Introduction Overweight and obesity remain serious concerns for a high proportion of people, with the World Health Organization estimating that 1.5 billion adults were overweight or obese in 2008 [1].

Emily Brindal, Jill Freyne, Ian Saunders, Shlomo Berkovsky, Greg Smith, Manny Noakes

J Med Internet Res 2012;14(6):e173

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The Kurbo App: The Freemium Model and Developmental Behavior Concerns. Comment on “Impact of a Mobile App–Based Health Coaching and Behavior Change Program on Participant Engagement and Weight Status of Overweight and Obese Children: Retrospective Cohort Study”

The impact on weight reduction was observed for those with more coaching sessions, which confirms that childhood obesity requires professional support. This app is available only upon payment.

Marcia Regina Vitolo

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021;9(2):e17492

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DiaFit: The Development of a Smart App for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

Poor nutrition, low levels of physical activity, and sedentary lifestyles contribute greatly to T2 D and obesity [3-10].

François Modave, Jiang Bian, Eric Rosenberg, Tonatiuh Mendoza, Zhan Liang, Ravi Bhosale, Carlos Maeztu, Camila Rodriguez, Michelle I Cardel

JMIR Diabetes 2016;1(2):e5

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Does Usage of an eHealth Intervention Reduce the Risk of Excessive Gestational Weight Gain? Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal obesity and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with many adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes, such as gestational diabetes and cesarean delivery, in addition to an increase in obesity risk in both mother and baby [1-3].

Meredith Leigh Graham, Myla S Strawderman, Margaret Demment, Christine Marie Olson

J Med Internet Res 2017;19(1):e6

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Primary Care Providers’ Perspectives on Online Weight-Loss Programs: A Big Wish List

b Prevalence of obesity among adults (age ≥20 years) in counties served by site B, 2008. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Surveillance System.

Kevin O Hwang, Heather L Stuckey, Monica C Chen, Jennifer L Kraschnewski, Samuel N Forjuoh, Jennifer M Poger, Kathleen M McTigue, Christopher N Sciamanna

J Med Internet Res 2012;14(1):e16

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Impact of a Web-Based Exercise and Nutritional Education Intervention in Patients Who Are Obese With Hypertension: Randomized Wait-List Controlled Trial

As the prevalence, health consequences, and costs of obesity and HTN rise, clinicians and researchers are continuing to investigate a variety of treatment options for these patients.

Juan Francisco Lisón, Gonzalo Palomar, Marinna S Mensorio, Rosa M Baños, Ausiàs Cebolla-Martí, Cristina Botella, Vicent Benavent-Caballer, Enrique Rodilla

J Med Internet Res 2020;22(4):e14196

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