Exploring Food-Based Cultural Practices to Address Food Insecurity in Rural Appalachia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health behaviors, like diet, are influenced by a person's culture and the society where they reside, contributing to the presence of health disparities within a unique region. Such disparities are evident in Central Appalachia where a unique cultural identity exists. Culture-based initiatives focused on improving food security and other nutritional challenges have had success in other diverse groups, yet similar interventions considering geographically tied culture, like Appalachia, are limited.

Aim

This study aims to identify specific aspects of Appalachian culture that address food insecurity to inform future initiatives that may improve adult dietary habits and food security status.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected from five focus groups in one ru

SUBMITTER: Batey L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401894 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature