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Christina Mangurian1, Simriti Chaudhry, Lucia Capitelli, Jonathan Amiel, Felicia Rosario, Carlos Jackson, John W Newcomer, Francine Cournos, Susan Essock, Diane Barrett, Michael Devlin.
Abstract
To determine feasibility of implementation of a weight loss program for overweight Latinos with severe mental illness. In this quasi-experimental study, a 14-week behavioral weight loss course (extended) was implemented at one clinic. A one-time nutrition class (brief) was given at a sister clinic. Implementation feasibility was assessed by consent and participation rates. Weight was followed for 6 months. Consent rates were high [77 % (49/64) extended; 68 % (39/57) brief], and 88 % (43/49) of extended subjects participated and 88 % (38/43) completed follow-up. Weight loss did not differ between groups. A behavioral weight loss course is feasible to implement for this population.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22447345 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9506-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Community Ment Health J ISSN: 0010-3853