Brianna N Tranby, Irene G Sia, Matthew M Clark, Paul J Novotny, Abby M Lohr, Laura Suarez Pardo, Christi A Patten, Sheila O Iteghete, Katherine A Zeratsky, Thomas M Rieck, Luz Molina, Graciela Porraz Capetillo, Yahye Ahmed, Hana Dirie, Mark L Wieland
Background Immigrants to the United States, on average, accumulate cardiovascular risk after resettlement, including obesity. There is a need to co-create interventions to address these disparities, and mood may be an important mediating factor. Methods The Healthy Immigrant Community (HIC) study, set in southeast Minnesota, enrolled 475 adult participants in a weight loss intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk. Baseline questionnaires assessed mood, nutrition, physical activity, self-efficacy for healthy eating and physical activity, social support, and cohesion...
March 12, 2024: Research Square