کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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363156 | 620651 | 2009 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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ObjectiveTo explore weight control beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and practices among rural Kansas women, and to characterize the relationship of these women with their primary-care providers around weight control.DesignQualitative research using focus groups.SettingThree separate communities of rural Kansas.ParticipantsSix focus groups among 31 women during fall 2006.InterventionTwo focus groups in each community, each of 2-hour duration. A focus group moderator's guide was used to explore the roles of individuals, primary-care practice teams, and communities around weight control.AnalysisThis study used a qualitative analysis with an iterative process and standard techniques. The analysis team summarized central findings, descriptive topic areas, and general themes.ResultsThere were 5 broad themes that emerged from these focus groups. These themes are lack of support from primary-care providers; primary-care offices as community resources; lack of resources for promoting dietary change, but adequate resources for physical activity; the importance of group support and inclusiveness; and a need for more intensive interventions for weight control.Conclusions and ImplicationsRural populations have an above-average prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities. Rural communities need better approaches for addressing the obesity epidemic.
Journal: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - Volume 41, Issue 3, May–June 2009, Pages 207–211