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• TITLE: Latina mothers feeding their children: A focus group pilot study

  AUTHORS: James A. Bany, Victoria Lowerson Bredow, Robynn Zender, Susan Tiso, Merry Grasska, Jill Berg

  KEYWORDS: Obesity; Preschool Children; Latino Health; Nutrition

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Nursing, Vol.3 No.2, June 3, 2013

  ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to better understand current knowledge of health and nutrition, barriers to improving eating habits, and preferences for school-based interventions among low-income Latina mothers. Qualitative research methods and analysis were employed. Eighteen mothers of preschool-aged children participated in a focus group interview. Findings indicate that mothers have an understanding of healthy eating, but identified issues with connecting food with weight and in understanding definitions of “obese”. Further, respondents identified barriers to incorporating healthier foods and cooking methods into daily life, due to family food preferences, cultural practices, and schedules. Mother’s concerns about the future weight and the health of their children appeared to motivate interest in improving feeding behaviors. Desired interventions of mothers highlight the importance of culturally relative solutions to behavior change towards healthy eating.