Racial Differences in the Predictors of Interest in Bariatric Surgery in the Rural, Southeastern USA

ConclusionsKnowledge variables may be stronger than healthcare and demographic variables as predictors of interest in bariatric surgery among rural, southern, African-Americans and Whites. Whites ’ willingness to consider the surgery might be enhanced by favorable stories/blogs by those who had the surgery, whereas African-Americans’ interest might be increased by information on the additional health benefits of the surgery. These culturally tailored messages from healthcare providers mi ght increase utilization of and reduce racial disparities in bariatric surgery.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research