Publications by authors named "Reyna Samano Samano"
Article Synopsis
- There is a lack of research examining weight loss barriers from the viewpoints of children and their parents.
- Focus groups and interviews involved 29 children and 22 parents, highlighting parents' perceptions that obesity isn't a health issue and limited time for promoting healthy habits.
- Key barriers identified include a lack of awareness about the seriousness of obesity, time constraints for healthy living supervision, and strong social influences encouraging junk food consumption.
- Both groups expressed a need for better support and education regarding healthy habits from schools and media.
To promote a healthy diet, the dietary guidance should consider socio-cultural factors as they influence both the food standards and preferences of each population. The aim of this study was to describe the socio-cultural contexts of pregnancy and feeding in the domestic arena, using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted using the data saturation technique with six women experiencing high-risk pregnancy.
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