A qualitative study of healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health among single mothers in Canada.

ABSTRACT: Single motherhood is associated with higher demands in home and family responsibilities that may exist in similar sized households with grandparents. These demands can compete with opportunities and resources for maintenance of healthy behaviours. This may have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic since supports outside the home may have been restricted by public health measures. A qualitative narrative study was conducted to explore these issues with 12 single mothers in Canada. Semi-structured interviews provided an in-depth understanding of the challenges and facilitators to maintaining healthy eating habits, physical activity levels, and mental health. Theory-driven content and structural analysis were applied through a descriptive thematic approach. Challenges to maintaining

SUBMITTER: Pino Gavidia LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10681166 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature