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Interest in non-evidence-based practices was greater among women and Black/African American patients.
Healthcare providers should consider demographic factors when discussing weight loss options.
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Interest in non-evidence-based practices was greater among women and Black/African American patients ( P < 0.05).
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The study design is a cross-sectional survey.
Source
Correlates of Healthcare Patients’ Interest in and Use of Medication and Non-Evidence-Based Approaches to Weight Loss
Francesca L. Wilkins et al. · American Journal of Health Promotion · 2025
DOI 10.1177/08901171251392887
cross-sectional · n=190
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