ABSTRACT
Objective:
To understand the experience from the perspective of the participant of a clinical research, which had as intervention the flower therapy for anxiety of individuals with overweight and obesity.
Method:
qualitative study, developed by semi-structured interview with 42 participants from a clinical research and data submitted to content analysis.
Results:
after analysis, five thematic categories emerged: seeking natural alternatives to aid in control of anxiety and obesity; perceiving the benefits of flower therapy in itself and in family and professional relationships; recognizing flower therapy as source of tranquility and self-knowledge; perceiving changes in sleep quality; acquiring self-control and guidance on food and relational needs.
Final considerations:
the participants showed the intention of seeking natural alternatives to aid the control of anxiety and obesity, employing complementary therapies to strengthen their health. Consequently, participants reported self-control in feeding and in family and professional relationships.
Descriptors:
Flower Essences; Clinical Trial; Qualitative Research; Anxiety; Obesity