Home-delivered meal boxes in a family setting: a qualitative study investigating reasons for use and perceived impact on meal practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cooking and consuming a homemade meal is associated with health benefits. Home-delivered meal boxes can support families in cooking this fresh meal. The current study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the determinants of meal box use, and of the perceived impact on meal practices of parents with younger (i.e., aged 6-12 years) and older children (i.e., 13-18 years).

Methods

Four focus groups were conducted (n = 19); two with parents of younger children, and two with parents of older children. A semi-structured interview guide was developed and interviews were recorded and transcribed. Reflexive thematic analysis was performed using NVivo 1.4.

Results

Most parents mentioned practical reasons like saving time and money, as well as inspiration, as reason

SUBMITTER: Vos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807195 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature