ArticleJournal of clinical medicine research2017
Hispanic Patient Perspectives of the Physician's Role in Obesity Management.
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- Physical Activity in Older Mexican Americans Living in Two Cities on the U.S.-Mexico Border.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
- Delivering the Same Intervention to Hispanic/Latinos With Pre-diabetes and Diabetes. Early Evidence of Success in a Longitudinal Mixed Method Study.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
- A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Latinas Enrolled in a Diabetes Prevention Program: Is the Cost of Prevention Too High?Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLittle is known concerning Hispanic patients' perceptions about the role of the physician in obesity management. This study seeks to describe the perspectives of Hispanic patients toward weight loss, and what they believe their doctor's role should be in the management of obesity.
methodsA cross-sectional study utilizing semi-structured interviews was conducted in a university-based family medicine clinic. Open-ended questions explored beliefs about the relationship between weight and health, previous weight loss experience, perceptions about the role of the physician in weight loss, past experiences with their physician, and preferences for how a physician could help facilitate weight loss. The free recall listing technique was used to elicit responses. Common themes were identified by a group coding process.
resultsPatients were open to discussion from physicians concerning weight loss but many had not been approached. They wanted assistance from their doctors in the form of dietician referrals, specific weight loss goals, and encouragement. Patients' knowledge about the implications of excess weight on health was lacking.
conclusionHispanic patients want more help and advice from their doctors. General knowledge of the health implications of obesity was lacking, indicating a need for more health education by the healthcare team.
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