Document Type
DNP Project
Department
School of Nursing
Date of Degree
Spring 2017
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Primary Advisor
Qiuping (Pearl) Zhou, PhD, RN
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death next to tobacco use. Although it is prevalent in all populations, it disproportionately affects AA women. Overweight/obesity increases AA women’s chances of developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and decreases their life expectancy. The purpose of this study was to explore variables associated with overweight/obese AA women with hypertension and/or diabetes.
METHODS
A secondary data analysis was conducted using a descriptive-correlational design to analyze cross-sectional data obtained from the 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The sample consisted of AA women (n =1823). The dependent variable was overweight/obesity. The independent variables were household income, physical activity, fruits/vegetables consumption, life satisfaction, emotional support, and sleep. Chi-square analysis was used to study the relationship variables. For all analyses, alpha was set at 0.05.
RESULTS
The majority of the sample of was 2(1) = 13.32, p < .001. There were no statistically significant results for any of the independent variables.
CONCLUSIONS
Further studies are needed to identify modifiable variables that relate to overweight/obesity in AA women with chronic illnesses.
Copyright Notice
© 2017 Monica A. Hamilton. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, M. A. (2017). Variables Associated With Overweight/Obesity Among African-American Women with Hypertension and/or Diabetes. , (). Retrieved from https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/son_dnp/4
Open Access
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Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Endocrine System Diseases Commons, Vital and Health Statistics Commons
