A meta-analysis of psycho-behavioral obesity interventions among US multiethnic and minority adults

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dc.contributor.authorSEO, D
dc.contributor.authorSA, J
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-14T15:02:38Z
dc.date.available2019-08-14T15:02:38Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: The present review examines efficacious psycho-behavioral interventions in preventing weight gains or reducing weight among US multiethnic and minority adults as few studies were conducted to review such interventions to date. METHODS: Data were examined from 24 controlled intervention studies, representing 23 programs and involving 13,326 adults. Studies were identified through manual and online search of databases that include MEDLINE, Academic Search Premier, ERIC, PsycARTICLES, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL Plus. RESULTS: Whereas one-component (n=5, d=0.08, 90% CI=-0.04, 0.35) and two-component interventions (n=13, d=0.22, 90% CI=0.05, 0.40) showed a low mean effect size, three-component interventions (n=6, d=0.52, 90% CI=0.39, 0.65) showed a moderate effect size. Interventions conducted in individual sessions (n=15, d=0.40, 90% CI=0.24, 0.56) showed a higher mean effect size than group interventions (n=9, d=0.08, 90% CI=-0.04, 0.30) although the confidence intervals overlapped. CONCLUSIONS: The study results indicate that future obesity prevention interventions targeting multiethnic and minority adults might benefit from incorporating individual sessions, family involvement, and problem solving strategies into multi-component programs that focus on lifestyle changes.
dc.description.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.12.010
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.13016/fq2f-6zul
dc.identifier.citationSEO, D and SA, J (2008) A meta-analysis of psycho-behavioral obesity interventions among US multiethnic and minority adults. Preventive Medicine, 47 (6). pp. 573-582.
dc.identifier.issn00917435
dc.identifier.otherEprint ID 2605
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/23276
dc.subjectObesity
dc.subjectinterventions
dc.subjectstudies
dc.subjectAdults
dc.subjectMinority
dc.subjectReview
dc.subjectInterventions
dc.titleA meta-analysis of psycho-behavioral obesity interventions among US multiethnic and minority adults
dc.typeArticle

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