Barriers and Facilitators to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among WIC-Eligible Pregnant Latinas: An Application of the Health Action Process Approach Framework.
Barriers and Facilitators to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among WIC-Eligible Pregnant Latinas: An Application of the Health Action Process Approach Framework.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.398
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发表时间:
2016-07
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2.6
通讯作者:
Pérez-Escamilla R
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Hromi-Fiedler A;Chapman D;Segura-Pérez S;Damio G;Clark P;Martinez J;Pérez-Escamilla R
Identify barriers and facilitators to improve prenatal fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake among WIC eligible Latinas using the Health Action Process Approach framework. Qualitative data were collected via audiotaped in-depth interviews as part of a larger study to design an intervention to increase prenatal F&V intake. Hartford, Connecticut. Forty-five WIC eligible Latinas completed the study. Included women were: a) ≥ 18 years old; b) in 2nd or 3rd trimester; c) having a singleton pregnancy; d) overweight or obese (i.e. pregravid BMI ≥ 25); e) not on a restricted diet; h) nonsmokers. Prenatal factors that promote and hinder F&V intake. Transcripts were independently read, coded, and consensus was reached about emerging themes. Ten factors influenced prenatal F&V intake: i) social support, ii) family structure, iii) F&V access, iv) F&V preferences, v) F&V knowledge, vi) F&V health outcome expectations, vii) self-efficacy, viii) intentions, ix) F&V action/coping planning strategies, and x) maternal health status. Social support from family/friends emerged as the primary distal factor driving prenatal F&V intake. Interventions designed to empower pregnant Latinas to gain the access, confidence, knowledge, and strategies necessary to consume more F&Vs need to consider strengthening support to achieve the desired outcome.