Cultural factors related to childhood and adolescent obesity in Mexico: A systematic review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT: Culture and culturally specific beliefs or practices may influence perceptions and decisions, potentially contributing to childhood obesity. The objective of this study is to identify the cultural factors (expressed through decisions, behaviors, individual experiences, perceptions, attitudes, or views) related to childhood and adolescent obesity in Mexico. Ten databases and one search engine were searched from 1995 onwards for qualitative studies. The Sunrise Enabler Model, described within the Cultural Care Theory, guided this review. Sample, the phenomenon of interest, study design, and evaluation data were extracted, and the Critical Appraisals Skills Programme tool was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Twenty-four studies were included. Of these, 12 studies included c

SUBMITTER: Aceves-Martins M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541705 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature