Food Choice and Dietary Perspectives of Young, Urban, Black Pregnant Women: A Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT: Black pregnant women in Chicago are disproportionately affected by maternal morbidity and mortality and are more likely to reside in neighborhoods that experience greater economic hardships and food apartheid than any other race/ethnicity. Addressing social determinants of health such as structural inequities, economic environment, and food apartheid issues may provide insights into eliminating Black maternal morbidity and mortality disparities. This study explores food choice determinants and dietary perspectives of young, urban, Black pregnant women. Two audio-recorded focus groups were conducted in Chicago, IL between March 2019 and June 2019 to discuss pregnancy experiences and factors affecting maternal nutrition. Thematic analysis was used to identify the codes, themes, and subthemes

SUBMITTER: Burton TCJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10974382 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature