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.
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