Clients' experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs in California: a qualitative evaluation to inform person-centered and respectful program models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Produce prescription programs have strong potential to improve food security, fruit and vegetable consumption, and health across the life course. Understanding clients' experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs is critical for evaluating the person-centeredness and quality of these programs. The objectives of this study were to (1) describe client experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs, with an emphasis on the extent to which they felt they were treated with respect and dignity, and (2) identify recommendations for improving client experiences.

Methods

We conducted four focus group discussions with clients of produce prescription programs in two Federally Qualified Health Centers in California. We used a modified fram

SUBMITTER: Rhodes EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10990041 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature