Development of a theory-based, peer support intervention to promote weight loss among Latina immigrants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity rates are disproportionately high among Latinas living in the United States. Few community-based weight management studies have focused on Latina immigrants living in emerging Latino communities. The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot test a theory-based, promotora-delivered, peer support weight loss intervention for Latina immigrants to be administered in a community setting. We employed participatory methods to develop an 8-week program grounded in self-determination theory. Overweight Latina immigrants were recruited to participate in a quasi-experimental pilot study. Data collected pre and post-intervention included height, weight, fasting lipids, glucose, dietary practices, physical activity and depressive symptoms.

Results

Twenty-two wome

SUBMITTER: Cherrington AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4511020 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature