Health promotion in emerging collectivist communities: A study of dietary acculturation in the South Sudanese community in Logan City, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Issue addressed

Understanding dietary acculturation within collectivist communities is required to develop and tailor appropriate health promotion strategies to prevent diet-related chronic diseases. This research explores the journey of the South Sudanese community living in Logan City, Australia in establishing new norms around food choices and practices over time.

Methods

Three semi-structured group interviews and a final community forum of women (n = 20) from the South Sudanese community were conducted. These explored changes in and influences on dietary practices post-settlement. Sessions were recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed using inductive and deductive approaches. Feedback on findings from participants and community members was incorporated.

Results

SUBMITTER: Lanham A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290454 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature