Abstract
Issue addressed: Interventions which target the determinants of unhealthy diets are required to promote healthy eating and reduce the burdens of diet-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers. Methods: Qualitative interviews (n = 12) were conducted to explore the perspectives and experiences of local stakeholders regarding the implementation and uptake of a healthy eating initiative (a fruit and vegetable box scheme) in a disadvantaged, regional community. Results: Factors affecting the community's engagement included marketing strategies, customer experiences, a community-centred approach, partnerships and logistics. Conclusions: Community engagement is often essential for an intervention to be effective. The factors which influence community engagement should be considered during planning, especially when targeting disadvantaged groups. So what?: Behavioural change interventions may continue to be met with limited success if community engagement and the overarching structural barriers to healthy eating are not addressed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 108-110 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Health Promotion Journal of Australia |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- nutrition
- obesity
- qualitative methods
- social determinants
- socially disadvantaged