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Judith A Cook¹, Lisa Razzano¹, Jessica A Jonikas¹

¹Dr. Cook, Dr. Razzano, Ms. Jonikas, Ms. Steigman, and Ms. Hamilton are with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago (e-mail: cook@ripco.com ). Dr. Swarbrick is with the Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, Rutgers University, Freehold, New Jersey. Ms. Carter is with the Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Chicago. Dr. Santos is with the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta.

Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)

|June 16, 2016

Abstract

Objective:

This study examined the prevalence and correlates of co-occurring obesity and diabetes among community mental health program members.

Methods:

Medical screenings of 457 adults with serious mental illnesses were conducted by researchers and peer wellness specialists in four U.S. states. Body mass index was measured directly. Diabetes was assessed via glycosylated hemoglobin and interview self-report. Multivariable logistic regression analysis examined associations with known predictors.

Results:

In the sample, 59% were obese, 25% had diabetes, and 19% had both conditions. When gender, diagnosis, and site were controlled, co-occurring diabetes and obesity was almost three times as likely among African Americans (OR=2.93) as among participants from other racial groups and half as likely among smokers as among nonsmokers (OR=.58). Older persons and those with poorer self-rated physical health also were more likely to have these co-occurring conditions.

Conclusions:

Results support the need for culturally competent treatment and for smoking cessation options with sensitivity to the potential for weight gain.

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