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A Qualitative Evaluation of a Fitness and Nutrition‐Focused Wellness Program
Author(s) -
Andrews Deanida,
Gray Virginia B.,
Galvan Christine,
Donlin Ayla
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
family and consumer sciences research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 1077-727X
DOI - 10.1111/fcsr.12228
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , nutrition education , focus group , intervention (counseling) , behavior change , psychology , qualitative research , medical education , gerontology , food preparation , applied psychology , medicine , nursing , social psychology , food safety , sociology , social science , pathology , anthropology
Nutrition education interventions have shown some effectiveness at promoting healthy diets. However, qualitative investigations might enhance understanding of factors that facilitate behavior change. The purpose of this study was to explore factors that facilitate behavior change among participants of a nutrition intervention for underserved citizens in Southern California. A focus group with eight participants suggested themes that included changes in nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and skills; successful program components; and applied knowledge. Participants valued hands‐on learning and indicated use of new food selection and preparation skills outside of class. The results of this program suggest that further study of community‐based dietary interventions in varied settings and with larger samples is needed.