Weight Loss Programs for Urban-based, Postpartum African- American Women: Perceived Barriers and Preferred Components

Objectives There are currently 1.85 million reproductive-aged women in the United States with diabetes or glucose intolerance. While it is known that postpartum weight retention can lead to obesity and diabetes, particularly among African-American women, little is known about African-American women’s preferences for postpartum weight loss programs. Our objective was to explore urban-based African-American women’s attitudes toward weight gain, perceived barriers to postpartum weight loss, and preferences for weight intervention strategies.