scholarly journals PS1-03: A Culturally-tailored Weight-loss Intervention for Obese Mexican-American Women

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-144
Author(s):  
N. Lindberg ◽  
V. Stevens ◽  
S. Vega-Lopez ◽  
T. Kauffman
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Weight Loss Intervention ◽  
Mexican American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Culturally Tailored

scholarly journals A Weight-Loss Intervention Program Designed for Mexican–American Women: Cultural Adaptations and Results

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1030-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nangel M. Lindberg ◽  
Victor J. Stevens ◽  
Sonia Vega-López ◽  
Tia L. Kauffman ◽  
Mariana Rosales Calderón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Weight Loss Intervention ◽  
Mexican American Women ◽  
Cultural Adaptations ◽  
American Women

The role of familism in weight loss treatment for Mexican American women

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1510-1523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A McLaughlin ◽  
Marita Campos-Melady ◽  
Jane Ellen Smith ◽  
Kelsey N Serier ◽  
Katherine E Belon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Mexican American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
A Value ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Weight Loss Treatments ◽  
Weight Loss Success

Mexican American women are disproportionately affected by overweight/obesity and the health complications accompanying them, but weight loss treatments are less successful in this ethnic group. High levels of familism, a value reflecting obligation to family that supersedes attention to oneself, interfere with weight loss for Mexican American women. This mixed methods study investigated overweight Mexican American women’s beliefs about how familism, and Mexican American culture, might hinder weight loss success, and how treatments might be culturally adapted. Results suggest a need to support women in their commitment to family while also helping them make changes. Recommendations for culturally adapted treatments are made.

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