Comparison of two indices of diet quality with acculturation factors and demographics in Haitian Americans.
Comparison of two indices of diet quality with acculturation factors and demographics in Haitian Americans.
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海地美国人饮食质量的两个指数与文化因素和人口统计的比较。
DOI：
10.1080/03670244.2013.774674
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发表时间：
2014
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Dixon,Zisca
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作者：
Huffman,FatmaG;Vaccaro,JoanA;Zarini,GustavoG;Dixon,Zisca
这项研究调查了 132 名出生于海地、年龄≥35 岁的海地美国人的语言偏好、在美国停留时间和饮食之间的关系。健康饮食指数（HEI）和替代健康饮食指数（AHEI）这两个饮食指数用于评估饮食质量。在美国的年龄（>15 岁；B= 0.063，p= .012）和女性性别（B= 5.63，p= .028）与 AHEI 呈正相关。较低的 HEI 分数与不会说英语有关 (B= −6.11,p= .026)。报告收入低于 20,000/年的参与者的 AHEI 分数较低 (B= −7.63,p= .014)。同时使用这些指数将为营养干预提供筛选工具。建议针对低成本资源（例如社区园艺）的公共卫生计划减少该人群之间的健康差距。
This study examined associations of language preference and length of stay in the United States and diet among 132 Haitian Americans aged ≥35, born in Haiti. Two dietary indices, Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), were used to assess dietary quality. Years in the United States (>15 years;B= 0.063,p= .012) and female gender (B= 5.63,p= .028) were positively associated with AHEI. Lower HEI scores were associated with speaking no English (B= −6.11,p= .026). Participants reporting an income under 20,000/yr had lower AHEI scores (B= −7.63,p= .014). Concurrent use of these indices would provide a screening tool for nutrition intervention. Public health programs targeting low-cost resources, such as community gardening, are recommended to reduce health disparities among this population.