title: 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.
authors: Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA. Nangel.M.Lindberg@kpchr.org
authors: Nangel M
authors: NM
authors: Lindberg
authors: Victor J
authors: VJ
authors: Stevens
authors: Charles
authors: C
authors: Elder
authors: Kristine
authors: K
authors: Funk
authors: Lynn
authors: L
authors: Debar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017058:Mexican Americans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009922:Oregon; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000208:ethnology*; D055815:Young Adult