Social support modifies the negative effects of acculturation on obesity and central obesity in Mexican men.
Ethn Health
; 25(8): 1103-1114, 2020 11.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
This study examined the moderating role of social support in the acculturation-obesity/central obesity relationship in Mexican American (MA) men and women.Methods:
Data from NHANES 1999-2008 were used. Acculturation derived from language use, country of birth and length of residence in the U.S. Social support assessed emotional and financial support. BMI (≥30) and waist circumference (≥88â cm for women; ≥102â cm for men) measured obesity and central obesity, respectively. Weighted multivariate logistic regression models were used to describe associations.Results:
Compared to less acculturation, more acculturation was associated with higher odds of obesity (ORs 2.48; 95% CI 1.06-5.83) and central obesity (2.90; 1.39-6.08) among MA men with low/no social support, but not among MA men reporting high social support. The modifying effects was not observed among women.Conclusion:
Higher amounts of social support appeared to attenuate the risk of obesity/central obesity associated with acculturation. Interventions enhancing social support maybe effective among acculturated MAs, particularly among men.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Apoyo Social
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Americanos Mexicanos
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Aculturación
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Obesidad
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ethn Health
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos