Food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children in households experiencing the nutrition transition.

ABSTRACT: As overweight/obesity prevalence increases in sub-Saharan Africa, information is needed about factors influencing food purchases in households with overweight members. This study assessed food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children (N = 54 dry season, N = 55 rainy season) among whom the mother, child, or both were overweight. Research assistants completed structured observations of mothers shopping for food during the dry season and of the types and quantities of foods in mothers' homes during the rainy season. After each observation, research assistants conducted an in-depth interview about factors that influenced food purchases, including asking mothers to sort 12 factors into piles that always, sometimes, or never influence their food purchases. Observations showed

SUBMITTER: Flax VL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7677890 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature