Unhealthy weight gain during treatment for alcohol and drug use in four residential programs for Latina and African American women.
Weight gain in women (n = 52) in four alcohol and drug user residential treatment programs in Boston, Massachusetts, was studied in 2004 through focus groups (n = 52) and weekly weights (n = 10). Focus group theme analyses revealed that weight gain was primarily attributed to availability of food and lack of exercise. Participants were very interested in improving nutrition, diet, and exercise in the programs. Weight gain (mean = 6.4 pounds) occurred in nine women (n = 10) in the first 12 weeks of treatment. The two-dimensional Food Model Chart and the Yale Physical Activity Survey were used. Limitations are noted and future research is suggested.
Emerson
Margaret H
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Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. m.emerson@neu.edu
Glovsky
Ellen
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Amaro
Hortensia
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Nieves
Rita
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D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001900:Boston; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult