Balancing Act: Approaches to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Boston Public Housing Residents

被引:15
作者
Scammell, Madeleine Kangsen [1 ,2 ]
Torres, Shioban [2 ]
Wayman, Julie [2 ]
Greenwood, Nechama [2 ]
Thomas, Gerry [2 ,3 ]
Kozlowski, Lauren [2 ]
Bowen, Deborah [2 ]
机构
[1] Boston Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Environm Hlth, Boston, MA 02118 USA
[2] Boston Univ, Partners Hlth & Housing Prevent Res Ctr, Sch Publ Hlth, Boston, MA 02118 USA
[3] Boston Publ Hlth Commiss, Community Initiat Bur, Boston, MA 02215 USA
关键词
focus groups; interviews; food access; physical activity; public housing; health disparities; environmental justice;
D O I
10.1080/10852352.2014.973271
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Boston public housing residents are more likely to report fair or poor health status, been diagnosed with obesity, and to be physically inactive compared with other Boston residents (Digenis-Bury, Brooks, Chen, Ostrem, & Horsburgh, 2008). Little is known about perceptions of and opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity in this population. We conducted eight focus groups at public housing developments to explore residents' views regarding opportunities and barriers to healthy eating and physical activity. Sixty-seven English-and Spanish-speaking residents participated. Transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. All residents described the challenge of balancing considerations of food quality, access, and affordability. Other findings included underutilized nutritional resources; abundant availability of unhealthy food; and economic and structural barriers to exercise. Transportation-related challenges were a dominant theme. Building opportunities for physical activity and providing access to affordable and quality food choices may be important interventions for promoting health among public housing residents.
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页码:109 / 122
页数:14
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