Evidence-based intervention program for reducing obesity among African-American women in Southern California.

Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of group motivational education and empowerment program using evidence-based approaches for obesity and weight loss management for African-American Women.

Design: This study employed a quasi-experimental time series design based on the theoretical frameworks of the Empowerment and Health Belief models.

Sample: Twenty-eight African-American Women were recruited into culturally appropriate and responsive weight-loss management program.

Family-based weight management with Latino mothers and children.

Purpose: This paper aims to design a culturally appropriate weight management intervention for high-risk Latino families and to examine the feasibility of recruiting program participants.

Design And Methods: A descriptive design using qualitative and quantitative data collected during preliminary phases of an ongoing intervention study.

Results: From the preliminary works, a curriculum was revised for Latino families who have overweight children.