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This study was carried out to find out Keep-fit participants'perception of the benefits of weight loss drugs to participants in Benin metropolis.Three research questions were raised,while two hypotheses were formulated and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design.The population of this study was made up of 549 keep-fit participants in Benin metropolis.The simple random sampling technique was used in selecting a sample size of 275 participants,which constituted 50 percent of the population.The test instrument for the study was a questionnaire titled "Keep-Fit Participants'Perception of the Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs Questionnaire (KPBWLDQ)". Data was analyzed using percentages,mean and standard deviation,and Pearson correlation statistics tested at 0.05 level of significance.
The findings of the study based on the research questions raised and hypotheses formulated showed the following:there were some prevailing attitudes of keep-fit participants towards weight loss drugs use,such as;fear of its side effects,likelihood of been detrimental to health, belief that its solely for obesed individuals and those who upon dieting/exercise fail to lose weight,uncertainty about drugs efficacy as to weight reduction,and so on;some factors influence the consideration or avoidance of weight loss drugs among keep fit participants/enthusiasts,such as being more effective than diet/exercise,rapid results,its safety,convenient to use,and so on;keep fit enthusiasts consider the benefits and inherent risks linked with the use of weight loss drugs in their health and fitness journeys;there is no significant relationship between keep fit participants'attitudes towards weight loss drugs and their engagement in structured fitness regimens;there is a significant relationship between the decision to consider or avoid weight loss drugs and the factors influencing individuals dedicated to fitness.
It was concluded that the prevailing attitude of keep-fit participants towards weight loss drug use should be sustained as well as the factors influencing the consideration or avoidance of weight loss drugs.These are coupled with keep-fit enthusiasts considering the benefits and risks associated with the use of weight loss drugs so as to ensure their safety.It was recommended that Keep-fit participants should be informed as to the benefits and inherent risks linked with the use of weight loss drugs in their health and fitness journeys/lifestyle;and also, there should be targeted interventions to enhance public awareness and safe usage of weight loss drugs,amongst others.