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Substance Use & Misuse Volume 44, 2009 - Issue 11
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SUD Treatment: Weight Gain

Unhealthy Weight Gain During Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Use in Four Residential Programs for Latina and African American Women

Margaret H. Emerson Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Ellen Glovsky Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Hortensia Amaro Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Counseling Psychology, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Institute on Urban Health Research, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Rita Nieves Boston Public Health Commission, Division of Substance Abuse, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pages 1553-1565 | Published online: 08 Oct 2009
 
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Abstract

Weight gain in women (n = 52) in four alcohol and drug user residential treatment programs in Boston, Massachusetts, was studied in 2004 through focus groups (n = 52) and weekly weights (n = 10). Focus group theme analyses revealed that weight gain was primarily attributed to availability of food and lack of exercise. Participants were very interested in improving nutrition, diet, and exercise in the programs. Weight gain (mean = 6.4 pounds) occurred in nine women (n = 10) in the first 12 weeks of treatment. The two-dimensional Food Model Chart and the Yale Physical Activity Survey were used. Limitations are noted and future research is suggested.

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