The Cultural Perceptions of Healthy Eating in Mexican American Children: A Focused Ethnography

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365962091230
Author(s):  
Alicia K. Ribar ◽  
Jill F. Kilanowski ◽  
Rick Zoucha
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Focused Ethnography ◽  
Cultural Perceptions ◽  
Culturally Congruent ◽  
Culturally Diverse Populations ◽  
American Children ◽  
Home And School

Introduction: Obesity in Mexican American children is reaching epidemic proportions. Improved understanding of children’s healthy eating perceptions in culturally diverse populations is needed. The purpose was to describe the meanings and experiences associated with healthy eating from the perspective of Mexican American children. Methodology: The design was a focused ethnography. Midwestern children, aged 11 to 13 years, were interviewed in home and school settings. Leininger’s four phases of qualitative data analysis was used to analyze data. Parental consent/child assent was obtained. Results: Twenty-one children were interviewed. Two themes emerged: (a) Mexican American children connect healthy eating with familiar foods in the context of their ethnic culture; and (b) foods that provide feelings of happiness and well-being are associated with healthy eating. Discussion: This study provides a clear understanding of the meaning and perceptions of healthy eating from the perspective of Mexican American children and offers data to promote culturally congruent care.

1337-P: Prediction of Insulin Sensitivity Using Serum Carotenoid Concentrations and Pediatric Metabolic Index in Mexican-American Children

Diabetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1337-P
Author(s):  
SRINIVAS MUMMIDI ◽  
JOSELIN HERNANDEZ-RUIZ ◽  
VIDYA S. FAROOK ◽  
LAVANYA REDDIVARI ◽  
ALVARO DIAZ-BADILLO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Metabolic Index ◽  
American Children

2093-P: Acanthosis Nigricans as a Composite Marker of Cardiometabolic Risk and Its Complex Association with Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Mexican-American Children

Diabetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 2093-P
Author(s):  
JUAN C. LOPEZ-ALVARENGA ◽  
RECTOR ARYA ◽  
GEETHA CHITTOOR ◽  
SOLOMON FRANKLIN PAUL ◽  
SOBHA R. PUPPALA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Acanthosis Nigricans ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
American Children

scholarly journals Acculturation, Communication Competence, and Family Functioning in Mexican–American Mother–Daughter Dyads

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Becky Marquez ◽  
Tanya Benitez ◽  
Zephon Lister
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Adult Children ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Actor Partner Interdependence Model

AbstractLittle is known of how intergenerational acculturation discrepancy relates to communication skills differences that may influence relationship quality among parents and adult children. Mexican–American mother–daughter dyads (n = 59) were studied using the Actor Partner Interdependence Model to examine dyadic associations of acculturation and communication competence with family functioning and mediation analysis to determine the indirect effect of acculturation discrepancy on family functioning through communication competence differences. Communication competence of mothers exerted significant actor and partner effects on daughter-perceived cohesion and closeness. Higher acculturation discrepancy predicted greater communication competence difference which in turn was associated with lower cohesion and closeness. There was a significant indirect effect of acculturation discrepancy on daughter-perceived cohesion through communication competence difference. Communication competence of mothers impacts their own as well as their daughters’ perceptions of dyad cohesion and closeness. Intergenerational discrepant acculturation contributes to discordant communication skills that impair family functioning, which has implications for psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Acceptance Commitment Therapy Intervention for Custodial Grandfamilies

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 928-928
Author(s):  
Manuela E Faulhaber ◽  
Amie Zarling ◽  
Jeongeun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Acceptance Commitment Therapy ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Biological Parents ◽  
American Children

Abstract Millions of American children under the age of 18 are being cared for by their grandparents and without the presence of the biological parents. The number of custodial grandfamilies has significantly increased over the last five years. Recent studies have shown that custodial grandparents (CPGs) are often facing specific challenges in life, such as lower emotional well-being, higher parenting burden and stress related to this unique situation. Despite these findings, few interventions take a strengths based approach to improve their mental health and resilience. We describe our efforts to address these issues by proposing intervention anchored in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing the importance of acceptance of challenging circumstances outside of one’s control and promoting resilience among participants. The program consists of a web based ACT program with online coaching meetings, six common core sessions and six separate sessions for each age group over a time period of six months. This program is unique in the sense that it utilizes both individual and group session techniques to facilitate the learning process. Main active ingredients of this program are to promote effective coping strategies, to reduce parenting stress among grandparents and to increase life skills (i.e., decision-making, proactivity) among grandchildren. We are hypothesizing that participating in the ACT program will help CGPs to improve self-efficacy, emotional well-being, higher self-confidence, social competence, lower depressive symptoms, and parenting distress, thereby leading to positive outcomes such as improved mental health and higher resilience.

scholarly journals Nutritional profile of ultra-processed foods advertised in small food retailers

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C A Borges ◽  
C Kikuta ◽  
P C Jaime
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Saturated Fats ◽  
Food Retailers ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Background It is necessary to analyze the nutritional profile and advertising claims of ultra-processed foods available in small food retailers. Methods This is an observational cross-sectional study that carried out an audit on small food businesses. Information was collected on advertising, price, ingredient list, nutritional composition and portion size. All investigated foods were grouped according to the NOVA food classification. Food advertising was categorized into 11 different consumer appeals. The relationship between the type of advertising appeal of the ultra-processed food and its nutritional profile was analyzed. A comparison was made between the nutritional composition of the advertised food and the recommendations of sugar, saturated fat and sodium of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Results The most prevalent ultra-processed foods in small retailers were sweets and treats (18.5%); sugary sweetened beverages (15.7%), sausages (12.0%) and baked goods (11.1%). Most of the advertising on the packaging of ultra-processed foods was about healthy eating and physical activity and sensory aspects of the product (color, flavor, texture). Foods classified as high in sugars had the highest number of advertisements related to healthy eating and physical activity, foods high in sugar and saturated fats, had the highest number of advertisements related to sensory aspects, healthy eating and physical activity and foods high in sodium and / or saturated fats, had more advertising related to convenience. Conclusions Identifying that advertising for ultra-processed foods is associated with health and well-being, physical activity and sensory aspects leads us to a better understanding of the factors that influence consumer perception in small businesses. Advertising for foods rich in sugar, saturated fat and sodium based on health and well-being should be better regulated by public agencies in Brazil, supporting consumers to make healthier choices. Key messages Ultra-processed foods induce to consume large quantities, due to the convenience and the advertising present in their packaging that stimulate a healthy life, physical activity and sensory aspects. It is necessary support and defend changes in nutrition labeling, in order to clarify the nutritional information to consumers.

Knowledge, Awareness and Perception on Malaria in Tribal Regions of Vadodara District, Gujarat (India)

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-416
Author(s):  
Bindu Bhatt ◽  
Janak P. Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Control ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Tropical Regions

Malaria affects health and general well-being of many people in the developing world. In India also, malaria is a major public health problem. It continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many tropical regions of the world, despite global efforts to eradicate the disease. To achieve the targets of reducing malaria prevalence and preventing malaria epidemic, it is essential to have active community participation. Therefore, clear understanding of the Knowledge, Awareness and Perception (KAPs) of a particular community can help in framing the policy of prevention and promotion of any malaria control measure. In this context, the decision makers in the health sector are recognizing the importance of community’s KAPs on malaria and, thus, is gaining stimulus as one of the methods for malaria control. KAPs, however, play an important role in the improvement of health and health-seeking behaviour of a disease-burdened group. This study, therefore, investigates a local community’s KAPs on malaria in tribal areas of Vadodara District. The KAP investigates the community’s understanding of malaria transmission, their recognition of signs and symptoms, their treatment-seeking behaviours and community preventive measures and practices.

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