A Systematic Narrative Review of Recent Obesity Interventions with Black Women in the United States

Overview

Journal J Racial Ethn Health Disparities

Specialties Public Health
Social Sciences

Date 2024 May 21

PMID 38771451

Authors

Melina Tidwell Torres

Amelia Bailey

Patricia Markham Riscia

Augustine W Kang

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Abstract

Objectives: This study is to comprehensively review recent obesity interventions for Black women in the United States.

Methods: We searched PubMed and EBSCOhost for articles published between 2013 and 2022 using a comprehensive search strategy. Two reviewers screened titles, abstracts, and full texts. Data from the included articles were extracted. Qualitative themes related to the intervention designs were identified across studies.

Results: Fifty-two studies were included in the review. Interventions typically aimed to reduce weight by targeting diet and/or physical activity. Intervention activities were delivered virtually and in-person via several formats including didactic content and interactive sessions. Outcomes were assessed through a variety of research designs. Across papers, we identified six key themes of intervention design: integration of technology, centering community and culture, personalization of content, use of social support, skill-building through intervention activities, and addressing comorbid health conditions.

Conclusions: To address the obesity epidemic, future research can build upon key lessons learned from recent interventions tailored to Black women.

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