Perception of the city outskirts resident’s women on the barriers to healthy eating: a qualitative study

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10.34172/JHAD.92368

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Introduction: A crucial prerequisite for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors is community experiences and perceptions about the challenges of no healthy eating. On the other hand, there is no literature on nutritional literacy in the city's outskirts, as the vulnerable parts of society. Thus this study aimed to examine healthy nutrition barriers by resident women of low-income areas of [ ].
Methods: This qualitative study was done on 28 women as a representative sample of the residents of marginalized areas of [ ] in Iran. Data collection was conducted using interviews between 2021 and 2022. Data analysis was by a content analysis approach (as open and selective coding).
Results: The most important obstacles related to healthy eating were listed as follows a) Low income, high expenses or expensive, b) Incorrect habits or lack of awareness, c) Food preferences, d) Lack of feeling of necessity and insufficient motivation e) Lack of convenient access in the area, f) Illness or physical condition. However, participants stated economic, social, and cultural issues as the main barriers to choosing healthy food among residents of low-income areas.
Conclusion: This study showed the main barriers to a healthy diet in marginal areas. This can be a strategy for local and national planning to deal with NCDs by managing these obstacles.

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Health and Development Journal

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Available Online from 09 April 2024

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  • Receive Date: 12 March 2024
  • Revise Date: 31 March 2024
  • Accept Date: 03 April 2024

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