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A Pilot Study of Motivational Interviewing Targeting Weight-Related Behaviors in Overweight or Obese African American Adolescents

2011; Elsevier BV; Volume: 50; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.04.018

ISSN

1879-1972

Autores

Karen MacDonell, Kathryn Brogan, Sylvie Naar‐King, Deborah A. Ellis, Sharon Marshall,

Tópico(s)

Behavioral Health and Interventions

Resumo

PurposeTo pilot motivational interviewing (MI) targeting weight-related behaviors in African American adolescents with body mass index ≥85th percentile.MethodsA total of 44 adolescents were randomly assigned to MI or nutrition counseling with baseline and 3-month assessment.ResultsMI group reported improved eating behaviors and activity motivation.ConclusionBrief clinic-based MI interventions merit further study in this population.

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