Dietary practices, physical activity and social determinants of non-communicable diseases in Nepal: A systemic analysis.

ABSTRACT: Unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are major risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. The objective of this paper was to describe the role of dietary practices and physical activity in the interaction of the social determinants of NCDs in Nepal, a developing economy. The study was a qualitative study design involving two districts in Nepal, whereby data was collected via key informant interviews (n = 63) and focus group discussions (n = 12). Thematic analysis of the qualitative data was performed, and a causal loop diagram was built to illustrate the dynamic interactions of the social determinants of NCDs based on the themes. The study also involved sense-making sessions with policy level and local stakeholders. Four key interacting themes emerged from the s

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9901760 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature