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Perceptions, Facilitators, and Barriers to Consumption of Whole Grain Staple Foods among Overweight and Obese Tanzanian Adults : A Focus Group Study
Joint Authors
Wedick, Nicole M.
Willett, Walter C.
Hu, Frank B.
Muhihi, Alfa J.
Spiegelman, Donna
Gimbi, Dorothy
Malik, Vasanti S.
Shemaghembe, Emanuel
Njelekela, Marina A.
Mwambene, Kissah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Stiff porridge (ugali) made from unrefined maize flour has been a staple food in Tanzania.
Recently, high intakes of refined carbohydrates and energy-dense foods have been documented in urban areas in Tanzania.
We assessed cultural acceptability, perceptions and barriers to consumption of unrefined carbohydrates in Tanzania.
Methods.
Twelve focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted among 44 overweight and obese adults aged 40–65 years.
All FGDs were audio-recorded, and QSR N6 software was used for data analysis.
Results.
Most participants (77%) had tried and liked unrefined maize ugali prior to our study.
For unrefined sorghum ugali, 12 participants had tried it before, and 9 of them liked it.
Brown rice was found to be unpopular and was considered a diet for diabetic patients; four participants had tried it before and all reported to like it.
Sensory appeal, availability, and affordability were key facilitators whereas high cost, scarcity, and negative perceptions toward whole grains were mentioned as barriers to consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.
Conclusion.
Our study has identified facilitators and barriers to consumption of unrefined carbohydrates in Tanzania.
Educational strategies are recommended in order to increase consumption of unrefined carbohydrates and consequently reduce diet-related chronic diseases in Tanzania.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhihi, Alfa J.& Shemaghembe, Emanuel& Njelekela, Marina A.& Gimbi, Dorothy& Mwambene, Kissah& Malik, Vasanti S.…[et al.]. 2012. Perceptions, Facilitators, and Barriers to Consumption of Whole Grain Staple Foods among Overweight and Obese Tanzanian Adults : A Focus Group Study. ISRN Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhihi, Alfa J.…[et al.]. Perceptions, Facilitators, and Barriers to Consumption of Whole Grain Staple Foods among Overweight and Obese Tanzanian Adults : A Focus Group Study. ISRN Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498310
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhihi, Alfa J.& Shemaghembe, Emanuel& Njelekela, Marina A.& Gimbi, Dorothy& Mwambene, Kissah& Malik, Vasanti S.…[et al.]. Perceptions, Facilitators, and Barriers to Consumption of Whole Grain Staple Foods among Overweight and Obese Tanzanian Adults : A Focus Group Study. ISRN Public Health. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498310
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498310