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 XXXX than Whites and @entity1 .

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