Weight Loss Interventions for Hispanic Women in the United States: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity rates in Hispanic women residing in the United States (U.S.) are disproportionately high, increasing the risk of obesity-related disease and mortality. The effectiveness of interventions targeting weight loss in this population remains largely unknown.

Purpose

The purpose of this review was to systematically evaluate the evidence related to the effectiveness of weight loss interventions conducted among U.S. Hispanic women and provide guidance for future research.

Methods

Bibliographic databases (n = 10, from each database's inception to July 2, 2019) were searched using the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies with weight change outcomes were included. Results were descri

SUBMITTER: Morrill KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8397533 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature