Motivating Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Spain to Avoid Persistent Toxic Substances in Their Diet

The objective of this study was to explore what motivates pregnant and breastfeeding women to make changes in their diet, specifically to examine how their perceptions regarding diet facilitate or act as obstacles to introducing healthy eating habits. For the optimal development of the mother, the fetus, or breastfeeding baby, it is important to avoid foods containing substances, such as persistent toxic substances (PTSs), that are harmful to health during pregnancy and after the baby’s birth. This study used a qualitative research methodology, based on semi-structured individual interviews, food diaries, free lists, and focus groups with 111 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Spain. This approach was followed by a systematic and exhaustive exploitation of the qualitative data obtained, following the methodological principles of grounded theory. From the study results, we conclude that the motivation for a change in diet to avoid PTSs is based on the desire to promote good health, beliefs about the importance of having a varied diet, and the avoidance of potential risks. The main obstacles to change can be attributed to inadequate information, contradictory discourses, and socioeconomic difficulties.

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Health promotion and healthy eating habits. Exploratory study in primary education

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/20196601032 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 66 ◽

pp. 01032

Author(s):

Encarnación Pedrero-García ◽

Olga Moreno-Fernández ◽

Pilar Moreno-Crespo ◽

Carmen Solís-Espallargas

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Primary Education ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Good Health ◽

Total Sample ◽

Healthy Habits ◽

Healthy Eating Habits

This paper focuses on the importance of health education in Primary Education and the role of schools in the acquisition of healthy habits, especially in nutrition. The aim of this study is to provide an approximation of what students in the 6th year of Primary Education (11-12 years old) understand by healthy habits related to nutrition. A questionnaire of six openended questions was carried out, with a total sample of 78 children. It should be noted that a large sample confuses healthy eating with good health. We therefore consider the need to favour greater health education in school classrooms, as this would help them to differentiate balanced diets from those that are not and, therefore, to prepare healthy menus appropriately.

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Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits from the Medical Student’s Perspective

Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica ◽

10.1590/1981-52712015v43n1rb20180112 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 126-135

Author(s):

Talita Cardoso Rossi ◽

Vânia Hercilia Talarico Bruno ◽

Fernanda Martin Catarucci ◽

Ivan da Silva Beteto ◽

Pedro Henrique Leonetti Habimorad ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Treatment Success ◽

Premature Death ◽

Well Being ◽

Good Health ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Healthy Eating Habits

ABSTRACT Although nutrition is one of the most significant aspects of good health and well-being, preventing many diseases and reducing premature death and disability, most medical curricula still do not cover this topic in depth, devoting only a few hours to it. This leaves an important gap in the training of medical professionals, in a context of an increase in chronic diseases, where healthy eating is essential, not only for prevention but also to guarantee treatment success. The present study interviewed medical students from the first to the sixth years of graduation, in order to understand what they consider to be a healthy diet and whether they consider themselves capable of guiding their future patients in the adoption and practice healthy eating habits. This is a qualitative study in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 undergraduate medical students of a public university in the state of São Paulo. The data were analyzed using the technique of Content Analysis, with a thematic representational approach. Two major themes emerged, showing possible gaps in the students’ knowledge about nutrition and the difficulty they have in helping their patients switch to healthier eating habits, given that they themselves have difficulty doing the same. There is a need for medical schools to promote students’ health, both physical and mental, in response to the high demands of the courses. This may include health promotion activities aimed at the students themselves, encouraging them to adopt healthier lifestyles, especially healthier eating habits, so that they can share their own experiences with future patients. This may benefit their professional practice, giving them greater confidence when giving nutrition guidance to their patients, as they will have already experienced and applied the principles in their own lives. Patient-centered care can be a way to address this system and help patients effectively switch to healthier habits, thereby reducing suffering and improving quality of life. Empowerment through activities that receive and support the student and the patient is an essential tool for behavioral change.

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Character Education Strategies of Eating in Indonesian Schools

International Journal of Social Science and Human Research ◽

10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i3-01 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 04 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Moch. Agus Krisno Budiyanto ◽

Keyword(s):

Character Education ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Food Reinforcement ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Model Schools ◽

Nutrition Programs ◽

Education Data ◽

Study Results ◽

Education Levels ◽

Healthy Eating Habits

Character education is an effort to develop characters so that the desired character values can be achieved. Character education strategies of eating are important and strategic to ensure a balanced, halal, thoyib, and civilized nutritional intake. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the character education strategies of eating in Indonesian schools. The method of study used Systematic Review. The data sources of this study were in the form of journal articles and relevant sources both online and even offline, in which it was related to eating character education. Data analysis methods used in this study were meta-analysis for quantitative data and meta-synthesis for qualitative data. Based on the study results, it can be concluded that there are 6-character education strategies of eating in Indonesian schools, namely: reinforcement of daily meal policy, reinforcement of eating manners, learning of halal and thoyib food, reinforcement of healthy eating habits, reinforcement of healthy canteens and nutrition programs, and reinforcement of outdoor class activities. Those six-character education strategies of eating are mostly done by full-day schools, featured schools, favorite schools, and model schools at both the primary and secondary education levels in Indonesia.

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Health Beliefs regarding Dietary Behavior and Physical Activity of Surinamese Immigrants of Indian Descent in The Netherlands: A Qualitative Study

ISRN Obesity ◽

10.5402/2012/903868 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

A.-M. Hendriks ◽

J. S. Gubbels ◽

M. W. J. Jansen ◽

S. P. J. Kremers

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Education ◽

Health Beliefs ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Culturally Sensitive ◽

Traditional Foods ◽

Indian Culture ◽

Cultural Implications ◽

Healthy Eating Habits

This study explored the health beliefs about eating habits and physical activity (PA) of Surinamese immigrants of Indian (Hindustani) descent to examine how health education messages to prevent obesity can be made more culturally sensitive. Indians are known for their increasing obesity incidence and are highly vulnerable for obesity-related consequences such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Therefore they might benefit from culturally sensitive health education messages that stimulate healthy eating habits and increase PA levels. In order to examine how health education messages aimed at preventing obesity could be adapted to Indian culture, we interviewed eight Hindustanis living in The Netherland, and conducted two focus groups () with members from a Surinamese Hindustani community. Results showed cultural implications that might affect the effectiveness of health education messages: karma has a role in explaining the onset of illness, traditional eating habits are perceived as difficult to change, and PA was generally disliked. We conclude that health education messages aimed at Hindustani immigrants should recognize the role of karma in explaining the onset of illness, include more healthy alternatives for traditional foods, pay attention to the symbolic meaning of food, and suggest more enjoyable and culturally sensitive forms of PA for women.

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Inventarisasi Plasma Nutfah Serealia Lahan Kering Di Sekitar Kawasan Taman Nasional Kelimutu

AGRICA ◽

10.37478/agr.v4i1.467 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 55-68

Author(s):

Sri Wahyuni ◽

Murdaningsih Murdaningsih

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Economic Value ◽

Cereal Crops ◽

Staple Food ◽

Food Groups ◽

Native Plant ◽

Dry Land ◽

Study Results ◽

Cultivation Techniques

The goal of this research was to identify the dryland cereal crop seed plasma types growing around Kelimutu National Park, located in Ende district on the island of Flores in Indonesia, by observing crop morphology and cultivation techniques. Cereal crops represent the largest source of carbohydrates in the regional diet in comparison to other food groups in this area where dry land makes up 80% of the total available land. It is estimated that the Ende district of Flores has adequate potential to produce dryland cereal as a staple food crop. Previous studies have shown that farmer preference is shifting towards the cultivation of crops with a higher economic value which threatens the existence of some cereal crops. Concurrently, shifts in eating habits have made rice a staple food in this region, leading to increased consumption and threatening the existence of other cereal crops. Furthermore, outsiders tend to think of areas like Flores as being impoverished, with frequent problems with food security. Currently, there is a lack of knowledge within the youth population about the types of foods, especially cereals, which are rich in nutrients and their use in rituals. This research aims to address this gap by collecting information on cereal crops in and around Kelimutu National Park for dissemination through educational and cultural tours. This study was conducted in the eastern subdistrict of Ndona, Flores and Wolojita Detusoko between June and December 2011. Study findings identified 5 main cereal crops: paddy fields (consisting of: Are Rumba, Are Sela, Are Obo, Are Laka, Amera, Eko Ndale, Kea Ria, Are Mera, Are Kea Mboa, Eko Ena), corn (consisting of Java Roga, Nggela Java, Java, Keo Ri’a), sorghum (consisting of mera Lolo, Lolo Mite and Lolo Telo Leko), barley (consisting of Mera and Wete Wete Bara) and millet (consisting of Ke’o Mite and Ke’o). Of the five types of cereal crops identified, one type (Pega, a subspecies of barley with a sorghum-like panicle) is not found in four of the districts. It was found that corn, classified as a native plant, is strengthened through cultivation by re-seeding. Study results illustrated that corn in this area is of reduced genetic quality, as illustrated by the fact that 3-4 cobs did not develop. Alternatively, the Ke’o Bara strain of barley has a morphology and panicle strand number (270-300) that suggest that this species is typical of this region.

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Atuação do programa de educação para o trabalho-pet saúde da família: avaliação multidisciplinar do estado nutricional de escolares

Enfermagem em Foco ◽

10.21675/2357-707x.2013.v4.n2.517 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 71

Author(s):

Jenefer Garcez Alexandre ◽

Mileni Henedi Lemos ◽

Synthia Ferreira Campos ◽

Denise Dargelio Levy ◽

Ivonete Teresinha Schulter Buss Heideman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Eating Habits ◽

Family Health ◽

Paulo Freire ◽

Semistructured Interview ◽

Global Epidemic ◽

Obesity And Overweight ◽

Palabras Clave ◽

Interview Guide ◽

Healthy Eating Habits ◽

Work Family

Resumo: A obesidade e o sobrepeso são considerados hoje uma epidemia mundial. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as crianças e adolescentes com idade entre 9 e 14 anos com potencial alteração no grau de nutrição. Realizou-se um estudo exploratório e descritivo com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa articulado com a metodologia de Paulo Freire. Foram coletados dados antropométricos e realizadas oito visitas domiciliares, utilizando-se um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado. Os resultados foram agrupados em três categorias para análise. Conclui-se que a maior parte das crianças e adolescentes não tem hábitos alimentares saudáveis e que praticam atividade física com baixa frequência.Palavras-Chave: Saúde da Família, Educação em Saúde, Obesidade, Promoção da Saúde.Acting of the Education Program for Work-Family Health PET: multidisciplinary assessment of the nutritional status of schoolchildrenAbstract: Obesity and overweight are now considered a global epidemic. The objective of this study was to identify children and adolescents aged 9 to 14 years with a potential alteration in the degree of nutrition. We carried out an exploratory and descriptive quantitative and qualitative approach with the methodology articulated by Paulo Freire. Anthropometric data were collected and made eight home visits using a semistructured interview guide. The results were grouped into three categories for analysis. We conclude that most children and teens do not have healthy eating habits and physical activity practice with low frequency.Keywords: Family Health, Health Education, Obesity, Health Promotion.Actuación del Programa de Educación para el Trabajo- PET Salud de la Familia: Evaluación Multidisciplinar del Estado Nutricional de Escolares.Resumen: El objetivo deste estudio fue identificar los niños y adolescentes con edad entre 9 y 14 años con potencial alteración en el grado de nutrición. Se realizo un estudio exploratorio y discriptivo con abordagen cuantitativa y cualitativa articulado con la metodología de Paulo Freire. Fue colectado dados antropometricos, y después clasificados según el gráfico de la WHO (2007) fuerón realizados ocho visitas domiciliares se utilizando un guión de entrevista semiestruturado. Los resultados fuerón agrupados en tres categorías para análisis. Se percibió que la mayor parte de los niños y adolescentes no tienen hábitos alimentares saludables y que pratican activdades físicas con baja frecuencia. Palabras Clave: Salud en la Familia, Educación en Salud, Obesidad, Promoción de la salud.

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Predictors of COVID-19-Related Perceived Improvements in Dietary Health: Results from a US Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13062097 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 2097

Author(s):

Kelly Cosgrove ◽

Christopher Wharton

Keyword(s):

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Income Loss ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Eating Habits ◽

Health Related ◽

Survey Responses

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in substantial lifestyle changes. No US study has identified predictors of perceived dietary healthfulness changes during the pandemic period. This study included analyses of lifestyle and dietary healthfulness changes using 958 survey responses from US primary household food purchasers. Information was collected related to demographics, COVID-19-related household changes, and health-related habits before and during the pandemic. Binary logistic regression identified predictors of perceived increase in dietary healthfulness during the pandemic period. Overall, 59.8%, 16.4%, and 23.4% of participants reported that their eating habits likely changed, may have changed, and likely did not change, respectively. Of the participants whose dietary habits likely or may have changed, 64.1%, 16.8%, and 19% reported healthier, neither healthier nor less healthy, and less healthy eating habits, respectively. COVID-19-related income loss, more meals consumed with household members in front of the television, an increase in food advertisement exposure, increased perceived stress, and better perceived current health were significant predictors of a perceived increase in dietary healthfulness. Overall, dietary habits were perceived to become healthier during the pandemic. The predictors of perceived improvement in dietary healthfulness were surprising and indicate the need for further study of these factors in crisis and noncrisis situations.

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Nonattendance at Scheduled Appointments in Outpatient Clinics Due to COVID-19 and Related Factors in Taiwan: A Health Belief Model Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18094445 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (9) ◽

pp. 4445

Author(s):

Yi-Ping Hsieh ◽

Cheng-Fang Yen ◽

Chia-Fen Wu ◽

Peng-Wei Wang

Keyword(s):

Health Behaviors ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Health Beliefs ◽

Online Survey ◽

Health Belief ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Outpatient Clinics ◽

Related Factors ◽

Study Results ◽

Belief Model

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of hospital visits and attendance at scheduled appointments have dropped significantly. We used the health belief model (in three dimensions) to examine the determinants of non-attendance of scheduled appointments in outpatient clinics due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants in Taiwan (n = 1954) completed an online survey from 10 April 10 to 23 April 2020, which assessed how people perceived and responded to the outbreak of a fast-spreading infectious disease. We performed both univariate and multivariate logistic regression to examine the roles of cognitive, affective, and behavioral health belief constructs in nonattendance at scheduled appointments. The results indicated that individuals who perceived high confidence in coping with COVID-19 were less likely to miss or cancel their doctor’s appointments, whereas individuals who reported high anxiety and practiced more preventive health behaviors, including avoiding crowded places, washing hands more often, and wearing a mask more often, were more likely to miss or cancel their appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-heterosexual participants had a lower rate of nonattendance at scheduled appointments compared with heterosexual ones. The study results increase our understanding of the patients’ cognitive health beliefs, psychological distress, and health behaviors when assessing adherence to medical appointments during a pandemic.

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Benin Groundnut Producers’ Perceptions, Awareness and Action about Aflatoxin

Peanut Science ◽

10.3146/0095-3679-43.1.74 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 74-87

Author(s):

C.M. Jolly ◽

S. Vodouhe ◽

B. Bayard ◽

P.E. Jolly ◽

J.T. Williams

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Health Beliefs ◽

Health Belief ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Market Participants ◽

Economic Threat ◽

Study Results ◽

Two Factors ◽

Belief Model

ABSTRACT Aflatoxin (AF) contamination of groundnut poses a serious health and economic threat to Benin market participants. However, most farmers are unaware of the problem. A study of 182 farmers was conducted in 2002 using a Health Belief Model (HBM) to examine Benin farmers’ health beliefs, perception constructs of awareness, susceptibility, seriousness of the problem, barriers, and benefits derived from reducing AF levels. Exploratory Factor Analysis was employed to evaluate the HBM model constructs. The average age of farmers was 40.4 years with a Standard Deviation (SD) of 10.8, and farmers had an average of 18.32 years of farming experience. Approximately 93% of farmers stated that sorting of groundnuts was important or very important, while 77% thought that they were sure or definitely sure of the negative effects of AF on human health. The exploratory factor analysis revealed that two factors embodied the susceptibility, barrier and benefit constructs. The study results indicated that the reduction of AF in groundnuts was multidimensional and required policy intervention to increase awareness of the health risks, and to manipulate the factors that influenced the constructs at the farm and policy level.

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A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Feasibility Study of a WhatsApp-Delivered Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Habits in Male Firefighters

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18126633 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 6633

Author(s):

Winnie Wing Man Ng ◽

Anthony Siu Wo Wong ◽

Kin Cheung

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Control Group ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Healthy Eating Habits ◽

Cluster Randomized

This cluster randomized controlled trial (CRCT)-designed study aimed to explore the feasibility of a promotion pamphlet and/or WhatsApp as a suitable mode of delivery to promote healthy eating habits with fruit and vegetables (F&V) among firefighters. Convenience and snowball sampling methods were used. Forty-five firefighters from 23 fire stations were recruited and they all received the printed pamphlet, while the intervention group participants (n = 20) received additional teaching material through WhatsApp every two weeks for eight weeks. Feasibility outcomes included retention, practicality, and implementation. The participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the intervention. There were significant improvements in the mean numbers of days consuming F&V (p = 0.002; p = 0.031) in the intervention group, and for fruit consumption (p = 0.033) in the control group between the baseline (T0) and 3 months after completion of intervention (T1). High levels of participants’ satisfaction with the intervention revealed that a full-scale CRCT of the WhatsApp-delivered intervention promoting healthy eating could be feasible, especially as a means of increasing the numbers of days they consumed F&V and the numbers of servings of these consumed per day.

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