title: The Latino Health Project: pilot testing a culturally adapted behavioral weight loss intervention in obese and overweight Latino adults.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To pilot test a culturally adapted behavioral weight loss intervention in obese and overweight Latino adults.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pilot study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Latino community organization in Durham, North Carolina.
  
  
  METHODS
  Overweight and obese, self-identified Latinos > or =18 years old.
  
  
  METHODS
  Intervention consisted of 20 weekly group sessions (90-120 minutes each) incorporating motivational interviewing techniques. The intervention goal was weight loss by adopting the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern, increasing physical activity, and reducing caloric intake. The cultural adaptation included foods and physical activities commonly used in the Latino culture, using a Spanish-speaking interventionist, and conducting the intervention at a local Latino community organization.
  
  
  METHODS
  Weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, dietary pattern, and physical activity were measured at baseline and at 20 weeks.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 56 participants are included in the final analysis. The average weight loss was 5.1 lbs (95% CI -8.7 to -1.5; P = .006); and there was a reduction in BMI of 1.3 kg/m2 (95% CI -2.2 to -0.5; P =.002) at 20 weeks. Systolic blood pressure decreased by 2.6 mm Hg (95% CI -4.7 to -0.6; P = .013).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A culturally adapted behavioral intervention for the treatment of overweight and obesity is potentially effective in a diverse group of Latino adults.
authors: Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. corsi002@mc.duke.edu
authors: Leonor
authors: L
authors: Corsino
authors: María Pilar
authors: MP
authors: Rocha-Goldberg
authors: Bryan C
authors: BC
authors: Batch
authors: David I
authors: DI
authors: Ortiz-Melo
authors: Hayden B
authors: HB
authors: Bosworth
authors: Laura P
authors: LP
authors: Svetkey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003376:Counseling; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009043:Motor Activity; D009657:North Carolina; D009765:Obesity / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D050177:Overweight / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss