Open AccessEvaluation of Messages to Promote Intake of Calcium-Rich Foods in Early Adolescents
Author(s) -
Yannica Theda Martinez,
Jinan Banna,
Miriam Ballejos,
Christine Bruhn,
Mary Cluskey,
Carolyn Gunther,
Nobuko Hongu,
N. P. Johnston,
Scottie Misner,
Marla Reicks,
Rickelle Richards,
Sandy W. Wong
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of community engagement and scholarship
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2837-8075
pISSN - 1944-1207
DOI - 10.54656/fkgp5837
Subject(s) - ethnic group , intervention (counseling) , comprehension , psychology , relevance (law) , developmental psychology , african american , social psychology , sociology , political science , linguistics , philosophy , ethnology , psychiatry , anthropology , law
Parental practices influence intake of calcium-rich foods and beverages (CRFB) in adolescents. This study aimed to test two posters promoting such parental practices for comprehension, cultural and personal relevance, and ability to motivate parents to encourage CRFB intake. Interviews were conducted with 14 Hispanic and 6 Asian parents to evaluate two posters entitled “Good play starts with calcium” and “Strong families start with good nutrition.” Responses were reviewed for themes. For “Good play,” both racial/ethnic groups of parents understood the message to provide CRFB. Only Hispanics, however, recognized the connection between calcium and strong bones. For “Strong families,” both groups had difficulty understanding that foods pictured were calcium rich. Both posters were considered culturally and personally relevant; however, not all respondents indicated motivation to provide CRFB. Modifications are needed to emphasize the connection between images and taglines and calcium intake for use in a future intervention to improve CRFB-promoting practices.