What features of a nutrition resource are important to adolescents of a low socioeconomic status?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify the key features of a nutrition resource that are important to adolescents of a low socioeconomic status (SES).

Design

Structured interviews were conducted to explore participants' preferences relating to the features of a nutrition resource. Thematic framework analysis was used to determine key themes, subthemes and concepts from the data.

Setting

Streetsport activity sessions, north-east of Scotland.

Participants

Eighteen adolescents aged 12-17 years from a low socioeconomic background.

Results

The overarching themes identified were barriers and facilitators to engagement with a nutrition resource. Adolescents expressed a preference for an app, and this was mainly attributed to convenience and low cost. There was also an emphasis

SUBMITTER: Scott HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10200407 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature