Enablers and barriers to improving worksite canteen nutrition in Pudong, China: a mixed-methods formative research study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify individual-level and organisation-level enablers and barriers to the provision and consumption of healthier foods at worksite canteens in China and to develop a theoretical framework and evidence-based, specific, practical intervention strategies.

Design

Mixed-methods formative research, with in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and quantitative questionnaires.

Setting

Two community health centres (CHCs) in Pudong, Shanghai, China.

Participants

In-depth interviews with three CHC administrators and three canteen managers and staff. Six focus groups with a total of 19 male and 36 female employees, aged 25-67 years.

Results

Three subthemes were identified as important for influencing individual food choice: the cultural percept

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5898306 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature