Weight Loss Program for African American Breast Cancer Survivors
Author Information
Author(s): Melinda R. Stolley, Lisa K. Sharp, April Oh, Linda Schiffer
Primary Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Hypothesis
Can a culturally tailored weight loss program improve health outcomes for African American breast cancer survivors?
Conclusion
The Moving Forward weight loss intervention shows promise in improving weight, diet, and physical activity among African American breast cancer survivors.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants lost an average of 5.6 pounds over the 6-month intervention.
- Significant improvements were noted in dietary fat intake and vegetable consumption.
- Social support for healthy eating and exercise increased significantly during the intervention.
Takeaway
This study created a special weight loss program for African American women who survived breast cancer, and it helped them eat better and exercise more.
Methodology
The study used a pre-post design with a convenience sample of 23 African American breast cancer survivors over a 6-month intervention.
Potential Biases
Self-selection in recruitment may have resulted in a biased sample.
Limitations
The sample size was small, and there was no comparison group, which may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were African American women aged 30.6 to 70.1 years, with varying education and income levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI for weight loss: -8.63 to -2.51
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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