Trial reportJournal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association2013
Perceptions of healthy eating and physical activity in an ethnically diverse sample of young children and their parents: the DEAL prevention of obesity study.
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- Children's Voices in Physical Activity Research: A Qualitative Review and Synthesis of UK Children's Perspectives.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Interventions for preventing obesity in children.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Exploring the influence of local food environments on food behaviours: a systematic review of qualitative literature.Public health nutrition · 2017Pooled it
- Systematic mapping review of the factors influencing physical activity and sedentary behaviour in ethnic minority groups in Europe: a DEDIPAC study.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2017Pooled it
- Systematic mapping review of the factors influencing dietary behaviour in ethnic minority groups living in Europe: a DEDIPAC study.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2016Pooled it
- Generational differences in the physical activity of UK South Asians: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2015Pooled it
- Using intervention mapping to develop a culturally appropriate intervention to prevent childhood obesity: the HAPPY (Healthy and Active Parenting Programme for Early Years) study.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2013Trial
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- Childhood Obesity and Its Comorbidities in High-Risk Minority Populations: Prevalence, Prevention and Lifestyle Intervention Guidelines.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Social desirability bias is related to children's energy intake in a laboratory test meal paradigm.Appetite · 2024Article
- Childhood obesity and comorbidities-related perspective and experience of parents from Black and Asian minority ethnicities in England: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Improving adult behavioural weight management services for diverse UK Black Caribbean and Black African ethnic groups: a qualitative study of insights from potential service users and service providers.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Caffeinated energy drink consumption among Emirati adolescents is associated with a cluster of poor physical and mental health, and unhealthy dietary and lifestyle behaviors: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- 'They Are Kids, Let Them Eat': A Qualitative Investigation into the Parental Beliefs and Practices of Providing a Healthy Diet for Young Children among a Culturally Diverse and Deprived Population in the UK.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Barriers and facilitators of household provision of dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives in families with preschool-age children.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
- Exploring influences on adolescent diet and physical activity in rural Gambia, West Africa: food insecurity, culture and the natural environment.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
- In Their Own Words: Parents and Key Informants' Views on Nutrition Education and Family Health Behaviors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Characterising urban immigrants' interactions with the food retail environment.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundEthnicity is a consistent correlate of obesity; however, little is known about the perceptions and beliefs that may influence engagement with obesity prevention programmes among ethnic minority children. Barriers to (and facilitators of) healthy lifestyles were examined in the qualitative arm of the London (UK) DiEt and Active Living (DEAL) study.
methodsChildren aged 8-13 years and their parents, from diverse ethnic groups, were recruited through schools and through places of worship. Thirteen focus group sessions were held with 70 children (n = 39 girls) and eight focus groups and five interviews with 43 parents (n = 34 mothers).
resultsAcross ethnic groups, dislike of school meals, lack of knowledge of physical activity guidelines for children and negativity towards physical education at school among girls, potentially hindered healthy living. Issues relating to families' wider neighbourhoods (e.g. fast food outlets; lack of safety) illustrated child and parental concerns that environments could thwart intentions for healthy eating and activity. By contrast, there was general awareness of key dietary messages and an emphasis on dietary variety and balance. For ethnic minorities, places of worship were key focal points for social support. Discourse around the retention of traditional practices, family roles and responsibilities, and religion highlighted both potential facilitators (e.g. the importance of family meals) and barriers (reliance on convenience stores for traditional foods). Socio-economic circumstances intersected with key themes, within and between ethnic groups.
conclusionsSeveral barriers to (and facilitators of) healthy lifestyles were common across ethnic groups. Diversity of cultural frameworks not only were more nuanced, but also shaped lifestyles for minority children.
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