Table 2 Responses to Specific Questions in the baseline interview

First, please tell me why you chose to take part in this study?

Put on lots of weight/am overweight

8

- Due to medication

5

- Due to hospital stays

1

Offered to take part/it was recommended by a healthcare professional

6

To lose weight

5

To benefit other people and me in the future

4

Give it a go/why not

2

Have you tried to lose weight before taking part in the study? If yes could you tell me a little bit about that experience?

Altered diet

9

- Due to joining a commercial weight loss programme

4

Increase in exercise

5

Healthcare professional recommended it

4

It was working

4

Commercial weight loss programmes too expensive to keep up a membership

2

What are your expectations going into the study?

It was explained well, I know what to expect

4

No expectations

3

Is there anything you are particularly optimistic about?

The potential to lose weight

7

I’ve already started, it’s going OK

2

Is there anything you are particularly concerned or worried about?

I’m not worried

6

Injecting

5

Side effects

3

- Such as vomiting

1

- Such as diarrhoea

1

Any concerns about side effects?

I’m not worried

9

Do you expect any challenges in timing of doses?

Same time everyday

2

Impact on routine?

Same time everyday

4

Practicalities?

Manageable

1

Anything else?

Can I expect a difference in my mental health?

2

Information all clear, no concerns

2