Motivating Weight Loss Among Black Adults in Relationships: Recommendations for Weight Loss Interventions.

Candice L AlickCarmen Samuel-HodgeAlice AmmermanKatrina R EllisChristine RiniDeborah F Tate

Published in: Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education (2022)

Emphasizing the impact of weight on daily functioning and quality of life, and increasing awareness of personal weight status and health consequences, may increase weight loss initiation and participation in weight loss programs among Black men and women in committed relationships. Findings also highlight strategies to improve recruitment and retention and guide intervention development and implementation for this population.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
physical activity
healthcare
public health
randomized controlled trial
weight gain
glycemic control
primary care
mental health
obese patients
type diabetes
adipose tissue
risk assessment
clinical practice
social media
climate change