Exploration of Changes in Low-Income Latino Families' Beliefs about Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Post-Intervention Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate changes in beliefs around obesity, nutrition, and physical activity among low-income majority Latino families who participated in a community-based family-inclusive obesity intervention.

Methods

Six focus groups were conducted with a predominately Latino low-income population, who completed the Healthy Living Program (HeLP). Two groups were conducted in English and four groups were conducted in Spanish, and were recorded, translated, transcribed, and analyzed for thematic content. Two coders independently coded transcripts then reflexive team analysis with three members was used to reach consensus.

Results

Thirty-seven caregivers representing thirty-three families participated in focus groups. A number of themes emerged around changes in belie

SUBMITTER: Cason-Wilkerson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8945531 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature