“I rarely read the label”: Factors that Influence Thai Consumer Responses to Nutrition Labels

BACKGROUND: This qualitative study employed the Knowledge-Attitude-Behaviour (KAB) model and Health Belief Model (HBM) to investigate factors influencing Thai consumer decision making about use of nutrition labels. Labels include both Nutrition Information Panels (1998-) and Guideline Daily Amounts labels (2011-). METHOD: In-depth interviews were conducted with 34 participants representing two socio-demographic extremes in Thailand – “urban Bangkok” (university educated consumers) and “provincial Ranong” (non-university educated consumers). An integrated KAB-HBM model was used to devise in-depth interviews for a qualitative study using 20 open-ended questions and samples of food package labels. Additional questions arose from the interviews and they lasted 30-45 minutes and were video recorded. The analysis identified recurring themes using Atlas.ti software. RESULTS: Most participants (n=25) were aware of nutrition labels but a much smaller number (n=10) used and derived any benefit from them. Nutrition label users were classified into 4 groups: A) competent user; B) confused user; C) aware non-user; D) unaware non-user. Better educated participants were better at understanding nutrition labels but not more likely to use labels. Belief that nutrition influences health increased likelihood of using nutrition labels to make decisions about food. Being well-educated and motivated by health concerns increased likelihood of attention to nutrition labels. CONCLUSION: Results are discussed with a view to increasing the use of nutrition labels by Thai consumers. Our findings, drawing on a combination of the KAB and HBM models, can contribute to strategies motivating consumers to use nutrition labels and can provide useful insights for developing promotional strategies.

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Malaria in Pregnancy : A Qualitative Study on Health Belief Model in Muara Wahau East Kalimantan

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Andalas ◽

10.24893/jkma.11.2.84-92.2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 84

Author(s):

Ike Anggraeni Gunawan ◽

Annisa Nurrachmawati

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Health Belief ◽

Malaria In Pregnancy ◽

East Kalimantan ◽

Belief Model ◽

In Pregnancy

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Perceptions of factors associated with condom use to prevent HIV/AIDS among persons with physical disability in an urban town of Cameroon: a qualitative study

Journal of Public Health in Africa ◽

10.4081/jphia.2015.491 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elvis E. Tarkang ◽

Awolu Adam ◽

Maragret Kweku

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Condom Use ◽

Physical Disability ◽

Health Belief ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Condom Negotiation ◽

Belief Model ◽

Not At Risk ◽

Hiv Aids

Persons with disabilities have been identified as one of the groups vulnerable to HIV, due to several challenges posed by their disabilities. They also suffer external stigma from their able bodied peers. However, they have largely been ignored as part of HIV prevention programs, largely due to the perceptions that they are not at risk, and information is not being accessible. About 5.4% of the Cameroon population lives with a disability. In Cameroon, no official statistics exist on perception of factors associated with condom use to prevent HIV among persons with disabilities, which creates a challenge for understanding the extent of the pandemic in this population. The objective of this study was therefore to investigate perceptions of factors associated with condom use among persons with physical disability in an urban town of Cameroon. The qualitative study from which this paper is based, used semi-structured in-depth interviews, conducted with a purposive sample of ten (5 male and 5 female) persons with physical disability, aged 18 years and above, in April 2015. The findings of this study as interpreted according to the components of the Health Belief Model, indicated that perceived susceptibility to HIV, perceived severity of HIV, perceived benefit of condom use, perceived barriers to condom use and perceived self-efficacy for condom use were the factors perceived by persons with physical disability, to be associated with condom use. It is therefore recommended that there should be educational programs in HIV/AIDS targeted specifically at persons with physical disability. These programs should pertinently promote the understanding and perceptions of persons with physical disability of the real threat of HIV/AIDS, and also equip them with condom negotiation skills and strategies to overcome barriers to condom use.

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Community Perception about Children with Hydrocephalus in Lagos State, Nigeria

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology ◽

10.36108/njsa/0202/81(0101) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 147-164

Author(s):

Mistura A. Bakare

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Education ◽

Health Belief ◽

Limiting Factors ◽

Medical Attention ◽

Community Perception ◽

Community Members ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Key Informant ◽

Belief Model ◽

Depth Interviews

This study which was anchored in Health Belief Model and Functionalism investigated the perceived cause of hydrocephalus and the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on such perception. Data were collected through questionnaire survey, Focus group discussions (FDGs), In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). Results indicate that perception about the cause of the condition included that it is a kind of punishment for sin (50%), spiritual attacks (27.3%), genetic (13.7%) and infection (9%). Community perception was higher especially with respondents age 42-47 (OR=1.32), female (OR=1.47), tertiary education (OR=0.69), punishment for sin (OR=0.61), spiritual attacks (OR=0.26) and infection (OR=0.48) than genetic factor. Community belief that hydrocephalus does not require medical attention negatively affected seeking medical help early. Other limiting factors were fear of surgical complications, inability of mothers to take responsibility; poor family social supports system and stigmatisation. There is need for stakeholders and agencies to enlighten community members on hydrocephalus and provide social support for children with the condition.

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How People with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Make Decisions About Treatment: A Qualitative Study Using the Health Belief Model

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice ◽

10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102383 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 102383

Author(s):

Seth Peterson ◽

Adriana Mesa ◽

Brett Halpert ◽

Lori Bordenave

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Spinal Stenosis ◽

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ◽

Health Belief ◽

Belief Model ◽

Lumbar Spinal ◽

The Health Belief Model

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PARENTS’ AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF CHILDREN’S REFRACTIVE ERROR. A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine ◽

10.37268/mjphm/vol.20/no.3/art.656 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 85-91

Author(s):

Noof Ali Salim Al Ghailani ◽

Babu Noushad ◽

Faraz Khurshid ◽

Galal Mohamed Ismail

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Refractive Error ◽

Care Center ◽

Health Belief ◽

Refractive Errors ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Eye Care ◽

Belief Model ◽

Uncorrected Refractive Error

Uncorrected refractive error is the leading cause of moderate and severe visual impairment across the globe. An important driver for early detection and management of refractive errors among children is appropriate parental awareness. This study aims to understand the awareness and perception among parents of children with refractive errors utilizing the conceptual framework of Health Belief Model. This qualitative study focused to conduct semi-structured interviews of parents who sought eye care for their children. Thirty-five parents who visited an eye care center for refractive error correction of their children between 5 to 15 years of age were purposively selected. The four constructs of the Health Belief Model (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits and perceived barriers) were applied to prepare the interview guide. The voice records of participants were transcribed verbatim, coded and qualitatively analyzed to generate relevant themes. All participants were well aware of refractive errors and the implications of them on the visual and social development of children if they leave the errors untreated. However,there were varying perception about refractive error leading to serious consequences. The enanced quality of life with proper refractive correction prompted parents to seek timely eyecare for their children.

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