Perception of Obesity in the Latino Population: Implications for Weight Loss Clinical Trials.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Ethnic minorities in the United States have a higher prevalence of obesity, with higher levels reported in Latinos/Hispanics. A qualitative study was done to understand perceptions of obesity and identify factors that may enhance the attractiveness of a behavioral weight-loss intervention in the Latino community. Weight loss trials designed to target the Latino/Hispanic population may benefit by considering the Latino/Hispanic perception of the problem, the barriers to weight loss, and for study participation that may be specific to this population.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Corsino, L; Chinea, FM; Ard, JD; Voils, CI; Rocha-Goldberg, MDP; Svetkey, LP
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 3
Start / End Page
- 58 - 63
PubMed ID
- 29443468
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1046-7041
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States