Using targeting to recruit men and women of color into a behavioral weight loss trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of participants in weight loss trials are non-Hispanic White women, while men and women of color are underrepresented. This study presents data obtained from non-targeted and targeted recruitment approaches in a trial of behavioral weight loss programs to (1) describe the yields from each approach and (2) compare the demographics, weight control histories, and study involvement of samples recruited by each approach.

Methods

Data for this observational study include source of recruitment, demographic information, weight loss experiences (e.g., lifetime weight loss, current weight loss behaviors), and completion of the 6-month assessment visit.

Results

Men comprised 14.2% of participants who responded to non-targeted recruitment efforts, while ta

SUBMITTER: Crane MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7298816 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature