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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 10 of 10 Research Studies DisplayedCrockett KB, Borgatti A, Tan F
Weight discrimination experienced prior to enrolling in a behavioral obesity intervention is associated with treatment response among Black and White adults in the Southeastern U.S.
This study examined the role that weight discrimination and race is associated with pre-treatment depressive symptoms. A cohort of Black and White adults were enrolled in a 16-week obesity intervention treatment (N = 271; mean BMI = 35.7 kg/m2); 59% Black; 92% women). They reported prior experiences of weight discrimination and completed the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) Scale at baseline. Their weekly attendance at group sessions was recorded, and weight was measured at baseline and post-treatment. Participants with a history of weight discrimination scored 2.4 points higher on the CES-D and lost 2% less weight relative to those without weight discrimination. Race modified the association between weight discrimination and treatment session attendance, such that Black participants attended fewer sessions if they had prior experience of weight discrimination. However, this association was not true among White individuals.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Crockett KB, Borgatti A, Tan F .
Weight discrimination experienced prior to enrolling in a behavioral obesity intervention is associated with treatment response among Black and White adults in the Southeastern U.S.
Int J Behav Med 2022 Apr;29(2):152-59. doi: 10.1007/s12529-021-10009-x..
Keywords: Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Behavioral Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Depression
Darling KE, Rancourt D, Evans EW
Adolescent weight management intervention in a nonclinical setting: changes in eating-related cognitions and depressive symptoms.
The present study was a secondary data analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine changes in depressive symptoms and eating-related cognitions in teens who participated in a non-clinic-based adolescent behavioral weight control treatment delivered by YMCA coaches. The results demonstrated some positive and no detrimental effects of a non-clinic-based behavioral weight control intervention on adolescents' eating-related cognitions and depressive symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS027071.
Citation: Darling KE, Rancourt D, Evans EW .
Adolescent weight management intervention in a nonclinical setting: changes in eating-related cognitions and depressive symptoms.
J Dev Behav Pediatr 2021 Sep 1;42(7):579-87. doi: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000000929..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Depression, Behavioral Health
Darling KE, Ranzenhofer LM, Hadley W
Negative childhood experiences and disordered eating in adolescents in a weight management program: the role of depressive symptoms.
This cross-sectional study examined the association between stressful life events and weight-related outcomes including weight status, disordered eating behaviors, and insulin sensitivity in treatment-seeking adolescents with overweight and obesity. The authors were also looking at the potential mediating role of depression. The study included 170 adolescents (mean age 14.8, 62% female) enrolled in an interdisciplinary weight management program. Findings were that stressful childhood experiences were significantly related to weight status and disordered eating but not insulin sensitivity. Depressive symptoms were related to stressful experiences and disordered eating patterns but not weight status or insulin sensitivity.
AHRQ-funded; HS027071.
Citation: Darling KE, Ranzenhofer LM, Hadley W .
Negative childhood experiences and disordered eating in adolescents in a weight management program: the role of depressive symptoms.
Eat Behav 2020 Aug;38:101402. doi: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2020.101402..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Stress, Depression, Behavioral Health, Trauma
Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Eichen DM, Kass AE
Reciprocal longitudinal relations between weight/shape concern and comorbid pathology among women at very high risk for eating disorder onset.
This study examined short-term reciprocal longitudinal relations between weight/shape concern and comorbid symptoms and behaviors over the course of 24 months using cross-lagged panel models. Subjects were women 18-25 years old at high risk for onset of an eating disorder (ED), randomized to an online ED preventive intervention or waitlist control. Results supported focusing intervention on reducing weight/shape concern over reducing comorbid constructs for efficient short-term change.
AHRQ-funded; HS00078.
Citation: Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Eichen DM, Kass AE .
Reciprocal longitudinal relations between weight/shape concern and comorbid pathology among women at very high risk for eating disorder onset.
Eat Weight Disord 2019 Dec;24(6):1189-98. doi: 10.1007/s40519-017-0469-7..
Keywords: Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Women, Risk, Behavioral Health, Young Adults
Ibrahim N, Alameddine M, Brennan J
New onset alcohol use disorder following bariatric surgery.
Researchers sought to characterize the patients and incidence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) following sleeve gastrectomy (SG) compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). They found that the prevalence of alcohol use disorder in patients undergoing SG and RYGB was similar pre- and postoperatively, with the majority of patients developing AUD following their second postoperative year. The authors recommended understanding the timing and incidence of AUD in order to provide appropriate counseling and treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS023621; HS024403.
Citation: Ibrahim N, Alameddine M, Brennan J .
New onset alcohol use disorder following bariatric surgery.
Surg Endosc 2019 Aug;33(8):2521-30. doi: 10.1007/s00464-018-6545-x..
Keywords: Alcohol Use, Behavioral Health, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Substance Abuse, Surgery
Lv N, Azar KMJ, Rosas LG
Behavioral lifestyle interventions for moderate and severe obesity: a systematic review.
This study reviews evidence of behavioral lifestyle interventions for weight loss in this population. Evidence for the effectiveness of behavioral interventions versus pharmacological or surgical treatment was limited. Comprehensive and intensive behavioral interventions can result in clinically significant, albeit modest, weight loss in this obese subpopulation but may not result in significant improvements in other cardiometabolic risk factors.
AHRQ-funded; HS022702.
Citation: Lv N, Azar KMJ, Rosas LG .
Behavioral lifestyle interventions for moderate and severe obesity: a systematic review.
Prev Med 2017 Jul;100:180-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.04.022.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Lifestyle Changes, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management
Aschbrenner KA, Mueser KT, Naslund JA
Facilitating partner support for lifestyle change among adults with serious mental illness: a feasibility pilot study.
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the feasibility of an intervention designed to facilitate partner support for lifestyle change among overweight and obese adults with serious mental illness. After 12 weeks, approximately two-thirds of participants were below their baseline weight at follow-up, including 27 percent who achieved clinically significant weight loss.
AHRQ-funded; HS021695.
Citation: Aschbrenner KA, Mueser KT, Naslund JA .
Facilitating partner support for lifestyle change among adults with serious mental illness: a feasibility pilot study.
Community Ment Health J 2017 May;53(4):394-404. doi: 10.1007/s10597-017-0100-4.
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Keywords: Family Health and History, Lifestyle Changes, Behavioral Health, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management
Aschbrenner KA, Naslund JA, Bartels SJ
A mixed methods study of peer-to-peer support in a group-based lifestyle intervention for adults with serious mental illness.
The authors explored peer-to-peer support among individuals participating in a group lifestyle intervention that included social media to enhance in-person weight management sessions. They found that participants described how shared learning and group problem-solving activities fostered friendships and provided essential support for health behavior change, while sharing information, personal successes and challenges, and "being in the same boat" as other group members were key features of peer-to-peer support.
AHRQ-funded; HS021695.
Citation: Aschbrenner KA, Naslund JA, Bartels SJ .
A mixed methods study of peer-to-peer support in a group-based lifestyle intervention for adults with serious mental illness.
Psychiatr Rehabil J 2016 Dec;39(4):328-34. doi: 10.1037/prj0000219.
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Keywords: Lifestyle Changes, Lifestyle Changes, Behavioral Health, Obesity: Weight Management
Aschbrenner KA, Naslund JA, Shevenell M
Feasibility of behavioral weight loss treatment enhanced with peer support and mobile health technology for individuals with serious mental illness.
This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of a behavioral weight loss intervention enhanced with peer support and mobile health (mHealth) technology for obese individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Feasibility was assessed by program attendance, and participant satisfaction and suggestions for improving the model. It found that overall attendance amounted to approximately half of weekly sessions, with participants suggesting a number of modifications.
AHRQ-funded; HS021695.
Citation: Aschbrenner KA, Naslund JA, Shevenell M .
Feasibility of behavioral weight loss treatment enhanced with peer support and mobile health technology for individuals with serious mental illness.
Psychiatr Q 2016 Sep;87(3):401-15. doi: 10.1007/s11126-015-9395-x.
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Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Behavioral Health, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity
Aschbrenner KA, Mueser KT, Naslund JA
Feasibility study of increasing social support to enhance a healthy lifestyle intervention for individuals with serious mental illness.
The authors assessed the feasibility of increasing support from family and friends to enhance a healthy lifestyle intervention (In SHAPE) adapted for individuals with serious mental illness. They found that participants reported high satisfaction and perceived benefits from the program, showing that the study design is feasible and that the intervention can facilitate social support for health behavior change in people with serios mental illness.
AHRQ-funded; HS021695.
Citation: Aschbrenner KA, Mueser KT, Naslund JA .
Feasibility study of increasing social support to enhance a healthy lifestyle intervention for individuals with serious mental illness.
J Soc Social Work Res 2016 Summer;7(2):289-313. doi: 10.1086/686486.
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Keywords: Health Promotion, Lifestyle Changes, Behavioral Health, Nutrition, Obesity: Weight Management