INTRODUCTION: Although @entity28 is associated with @entity353 intention, the magnitude of this association may differ across various populations. Using a nationally representative data of the United States, this study tested the variation of the association between @entity28 and @entity353 intention based on race and gender. METHODS: Data came from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2001-2003, which enrolled 5,810 nationally representative sample of adults (3,516 African Americans, 1,415 Caribbean Blacks, and 879 Non-Hispanic Whites). Socio-demographics, body mass index (BMI), and @entity353 intention were measured. We fitted logistic regression models in the pooled sample with @entity353 intention as outcome, @entity28 (BMI > 30) as predictor, while the effect of covariates were controlled. To test our moderation hypotheses, we entered race * @entity28 and gender * @entity28 interactions to the model. RESULTS: Although the association between @entity28 and @entity353 intention was significant among both race and gender groups, the magnitude of the association between @entity28 and @entity353 intention was larger for @entity1 than @entity1 and Whites than Blacks. That means individuals with @entity28 have less intention for @entity353 if they are Black or @entity1 . CONCLUSION: The link between @entity28 and @entity353 intention depends on race and gender. Weight loss intention may not increase in response to @entity28 among Blacks and @entity1 , compared to Whites and @entity1 . Healthy weight programs in the United States may benefit from tailoring based on race and gender.

The Association Between Obesity and Weight Loss Intention Weaker Among Blacks and @entity1 than Whites and XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['men', 'women'] @entity353 :: ('MESH:D015431', 'Disease') :: ['weight loss'] @entity28 :: ('MESH:D009765', 'Disease') :: ['obesity']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['Women']
