Use of alternative medicine for weight loss among Mexican-American women.
J Immigr Minor Health
; 15(5): 982-5, 2013 Oct.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22773011
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.
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Coleções:
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Terapias Complementares
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Redução de Peso
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Americanos Mexicanos
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Immigr Minor Health
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos