Exploring Barriers to Healthy Eating Among Women in Their Role as New Mothers with a Theory-Driven Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to propose and evaluate a theory-driven questionnaire addressing barriers to healthy eating among mothers of young children.

Methods

Statements drawing upon the Social Cognitive Theory were developed/gathered based on literature review and previous qualitative research. Part I (43 items) included general barriers, attitudes to nutrition advice and outcome expectations. Part II (9 items) included subjective knowledge and general self-efficacy scales. An online survey was undertaken with 267 Danish women. The validation process included content and face validity, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and reliability analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) tested possible associations between the constructs and potential health outcomes (BMI and heal

SUBMITTER: Moura AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10232640 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature