Impact of school and work status on diet and physical activity in rural Guatemalan adolescent girls: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: In low- and middle-income countries, gender norms and access to energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods are well-studied determinants of food and physical activity choices for adolescent girls. However, most work has been done in urban and school settings. In many settings, a large proportion of the adolescent population is rural or not enrolled in school. We conducted in-depth interviews with 20 adolescent girls (ages 15-19) in Tecpán, Guatemala, a rural, largely indigenous Maya community. Interviews were coded and themes analyzed for insights into eating habits, food choices, and physical activity. Twelve participants were enrolled in school and eight were employed and not in school. Girls enrolled in school had more disrupted eating schedules and consumed more energy-dense, nutrient-poor food

SUBMITTER: Kurschner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7317776 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature