Developing a Culturally Responsive Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight/Obese U.S. Mexicans.
Jennifer LengFlorence LuiBharat NarangLeslie PueblaJavier GonzálezKathleen LynchFrancesca GanyPublished in: Journal of community health (2021)
Ecological factors such as the effect of acculturation on diet, family members' role in behavior change, and socioenvironmental barriers to healthy dietary practices and physical activity should be considered when adapting evidence-based treatments for Mexican Americans.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- randomized controlled trial
- primary care
- metabolic syndrome
- healthcare
- adipose tissue
- body mass index
- cancer therapy
- climate change
- type diabetes
- obese patients
- human health
- sleep quality
- cardiovascular disease
- drug delivery
- weight gain
- risk assessment
- depressive symptoms