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Use of Alternative Medicine for Weight Loss Among Mexican-American Women

Abstract  

The objective of this study is to examine the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for weight loss among Mexican-American
women. Cross-sectional survey of different CAM modalities, including traditional Mexican medicine therapies. The sample was
drawn from women participating in a weight-loss program in Portland, Oregon. Sample consisted of 31 adult Mexican-American
women. Most respondents reported using some form of CAM for weight loss, with most reporting using herbs and teas (70 %),
home remedies (61 %) and massage (55 %). Mexican-American women report using a wide range of CAM therapies for weight loss.
Understanding their patterns of use will enhance cultural competence of health care professionals and help address their medical
needs.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-4
  • DOI 10.1007/s10903-012-9674-7
  • Authors
    • Nangel M. Lindberg, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA
    • Victor J. Stevens, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA
    • Charles Elder, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA
    • Kristine Funk, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA
    • Lynn DeBar, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA
    • Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
    • Online ISSN 1557-1920
    • Print ISSN 1557-1912
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 07/09/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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