Efficacy of a Digital Peer Support Program on Weight Management and Mental Health in University Students With Preobesity: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital peer support program on weight management and mental health in university students with preobesity.
• Randomized controlled trial design
• Participants included university students with preobesity
• Digital peer support delivered via WeChat
• Compared with wellness control and no intervention
• Modest improvements in weight management observed
• Increased physical activity reported
• Enhancements in self-esteem noted
• Improved social connectedness among participants

Abstract