Open AccessDesigning culturally sensitive dietary interventions for A frican A mericans: review and recommendations
Author(s) -
Di Noia Jennifer,
Furst Gennifer,
Park Keumjae,
ByrdBredbenner Carol
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1111/nure.12009
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , culturally appropriate , culturally sensitive , gerontology , medicine , population , cultural diversity , psychology , environmental health , nursing , sociology , social psychology , anthropology
Despite consensus that dietary intervention programs should be culturally sensitive, relatively little is known about approaches to developing culturally sensitive interventions. With a focus on A frican A mericans, the present review summarizes the existing literature on cultural considerations when working with this population and suggests strategies for the development of culturally sensitive interventions to modify the dietary practices of A frican A mericans. Interventions to improve dietary behaviors and nutritional status among A frican A mericans are needed urgently in order to reduce morbidity and mortality from diet‐related diseases in this population. Findings are intended to serve as a guide for future research and practice on culturally sensitive approaches for effecting such changes.