Associations Between Acculturation and Weight, Diet Quality, and Physical Activity Among Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: The ¡Mi Vida Saludable! Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among Latinos, greater acculturation to the United States (US) is associated with risk of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. Less is known about the associations between acculturation and obesity-related modifiable risk factors, such as diet quality and physical activity (PA) among Latina breast cancer survivors.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore associations between acculturation and weight status, diet quality, and PA among Latina breast cancer survivors.

Design

This is a cross-sectional secondary analysis of baseline data on demographic and clinical characteristics, acculturation, anthropometric measures, diet quality, and PA collected from Latina breast cancer survivors enrolled in the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! (My Healthy Life) behaviora

SUBMITTER: Santiago-Torres M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030055 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature