Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
6 p.
Publication Date
7-2015
Publisher
Elsevier
Source Publication
Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Source ISSN
1555-4155
Abstract
Obesity is a complex disease state that has challenged the health of Americans and has become a main concentration in health care. The highest rates of obesity are observed among black women. The purpose of this evidence-based review was to find evidence that specifically examined black women to determine if participation in weight loss interventions led to successful weight loss compared with usual care and control groups. Twelve experimental studies and 4 systematic reviews revealed that interventions contributed to successful weight loss among black women with obesity. However, maintenance of weight loss is an ongoing challenge.
Recommended Citation
Chiroff, Callie and Haglund, Kristin, "Weight Loss Intervention Efficacy Among Black Women" (2015). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 423.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/423
Comments
Accepted version. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, Vol. 11, No. 7 (July-August 2015): 717-722. DOI. © 2015 Elsevier. Used with permission.
At time of publication, author Callie Chiroff published under the name Callie Schlicht.