Characteristics and factors influencing fast food intake of young adult consumers in Johannesburg, South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mk Van Zyl ◽  
Np Steyn ◽  
Ml Marais
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Educational Attainment and Health Behaviors Among Young Adult Men: Racial/Ethnic Disparities

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 155798831989448
Author(s):  
Jaewon Lee ◽  
Jisuk Seon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
African American ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Ethnic Disparities ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Although promoting health behaviors are important for sustaining physical and mental health, little is known about young adult men’s health behaviors or how they vary across race and ethnicity. This study examines the impact of educational attainment on health behaviors across young adult men, and differences in the association across race/ethnicity. This study used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 Children and Young Adults. The final sample consists of 3,115 non-Hispanic White males, 1,617 African American males, and 1,144 Hispanic males. The average age of the participants was about 27 years old. Multiple linear regression and logistic regression analyses were conducted. Educational attainment was associated with both food intake and preventive health care visits. Those who received a higher education were less likely to eat fast food than those who did not (β = –.37, p < .001) and were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables (β = .77, OR = 2.15, p < .01; β = 6.44, OR = 1.91, p < .10). Higher education was also positively associated with routine eye exams and health check-ups (β = .50, OR = 1.64, p < .01); β = 1.84, OR = 6.29, p < .01). This study identified interaction effects between educational attainment and African Americans for predicting fast food intake (β = .57, p < .05). Education is one way to improve health behaviors and to lessen racial/ethnic disparities in health behaviors. Specifically, promoting health behaviors in education should target African American men to improve their perception toward the importance of healthy food intake.

scholarly journals Factors influencing fast food consumption: a case study of University of Venda Students, Limpopo, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 888-899
Author(s):  
S. Rabotata ◽  
T. L. Malatji
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Western Society ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Eating fast foods more than twice per week is associated with more weight gain and insulin resistance in otherwise healthy young adults. However many consumers see fast foods as symbols of wealth, progress and well-ordered openness of western society. Studies reveal that fast food consumption is the dominant dietary pattern among children and young adults today. However there is little data on the factors influencing fast food consumption in South Africa. Therefore this research paper focuses on factors influencing fast food consumption in South Africa. This is an empirical data which was obtained using exploratory and descriptive research design. Data was collected through unstructured interview of focus groups. The interview involved a direct interaction between the researcher and a group. Participants reported to use fast foods due to the perceived lack of time to prepare one’s own meal. Fast food consumption was found to be more frequent among participants especially during lunch times. The following findings were recorded as factors influencing fast food: Lack of time, change in living conditions, lack of cooking skills & cooking utensils, fun & cravings, socializing and convenience.

Factors that Influence the Durability of Transplanted Kidneys in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary Ndemera ◽  
Busisiwe R. Bhengu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
P Value ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Allograft ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Allograft Loss ◽  
Transplanted Kidneys

Kidney transplantation is the cornerstone for renal treatment in patients with end-stage renal failure. Despite improvements in short-term outcomes of renal transplantation, kidney allograft loss remains a huge challenge. The aim of the study was to assess factors influencing the durability of transplanted kidneys among transplant recipients in South Africa. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A random sampling was used to select 171 participants. Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews developed from in-depth consideration of relevant literature. Data were coded and entered into the SPSS software, version 24. The entered data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the average durability of transplanted kidneys was 9.07 years among selected kidney transplant recipients in South Africa. Factors associated with the durability of transplanted kidneys included age, the sewerage system and strict immunosuppressive adherence, all with a P-value = .000, followed by the mode of transport (P-value = .001) and support system (P-value = .004). Other variables including demographics, the healthcare system, medication and lifestyle modification engagement were not associated with the durability of transplanted kidneys. Understanding the factors influencing the durability of transplanted kidneys among kidney transplant recipients in South Africa is crucial. The study revealed associated factors and gaps which may be contributory factors to kidney allograft loss. This study provides an opportunity to introduce specific interventions to nephrology professionals to promote prolonged graft durability. It is recommended that a specific intervention model be developed, which targets South African kidney recipients taking into account the significant variables in this study and the socio-economic status of the country.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Repurchase Intention in Drive-Through Fast Food: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1205
Author(s):  
Yogi Tri Prasetyo ◽  
Allysa Mae Castillo ◽  
Louie John Salonga ◽  
John Allen Sia ◽  
Thanatorn Chuenyindee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Fast Food Industry ◽  
Factors Influencing

The drive-through fast-food industry has been one of the fastest businesses growing over the past decades in developing countries, including the Philippines. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors influencing costumers’ repurchase intention in a drive-through fast food in the Philippines by utilizing the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. A total of 305 Filipinos answered the online questionnaire, which contained 38 questions. The results of SEM indicated that subjective appetite (SA) was found to have a significant direct effect on menu options (MO). Consequently, MO was found to have significant direct effects on imagery elaboration (IE), vividness (VV), and convenience (CO), and an indirect effect on order accuracy (OA). Finally, SA, MO, IE, VV, OA, and CO were found to have significant effects on satisfaction (S), which subsequently led to loyalty (L) and repurchase intention (RI). Interestingly, MO was found to have the highest indirect effect on RI, indicating that MO is an important consideration for RI. This is the first comprehensive study evaluating drive-through fast food in the Philippines. The causal relationships of the present study can be applied and extended to evaluate the repurchase intention of drive-through fast food in other countries.

scholarly journals 45852 Parenting stress predicts fast food intake in an urban community sample of overweight parents of toddlers

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Tara Bautista ◽  
Nia Fogelman ◽  
Schan Lartigue ◽  
Wendy K. Silverman ◽  
Ania M. Jastreboff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Community Sample

scholarly journals Exploring the relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption: a population-based study from southern Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Namdar ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh ◽  
Marziyeh Zamani ◽  
Ali Montazeri
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Abstract Background Health literacy (HL) may affect the consumption of fast food. We aimed to evaluate the effect of HL on fast food consumption among adult populations in Iran. Methods We evaluated HL and fast food consumption in 421 adult participants with age range of 18–65 years old in Fasa, Fars Province, southern Iran. Two-step cluster and systematic sampling was performed to recruit the study sample. Data were collected using a fast food consumption checklist, and the Health Literacy Instrument for Adults (HELIA) by face-to-face interviews. Population data across groups with and without fast food intake were compared. Results Most participants used fast food every few months (49.9%). People with low or unstable income consumed more fast food than others (P < 0.05). Sandwich and hotdog were the most consumed fast food (60.8%) followed by pizza (34.9%). Sausage and soda were the most seasoning food (66.7%). Most participants used fast food as dinner (67.9%) and with family (72.2%), suggesting the institutionalized consumption of this type of food in the family. Fun was the most frequent reason for the use of fast food (66.5%). Most participants completely knew about the raw materials for fast food and their adverse effects. Finally, we found that overall health literacy was lower among those who used fast food than those who did not. Consumed fast food (68.16 ± 23.85 vs. 73.15 ± 20.15; p = 0.021). This difference was also observed for some components of health literacy including reading skills, and decision-making subscales. Conclusions The findings suggest there is a negative relationship between general health literacy and fast food consumption indicating that who possess lower level of health literacy is likely to consume more fast food. Specifically, the findings suggest that reading skills, and decision-making (behavioral intention) are more associated with decreased or increased fast food intake.

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