%0 Journal Article
%T Diet and physical activity changes among low-income families: perspectives of mothers and their children
%A Bery Engebretsen
%A Helena H. Laroche
%A Jenny Zhen-Duan
%J International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2019.1658700
%X ABSTRACT Purpose: The current study explored how mothers and their children influence each other¡¯s diet and physical activity. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with women with diabetes and their children (N = 18) from eight low-income families. Results: Two approaches to changes emerged: collaborative and non-collaborative. Families using collaborative approaches believed they could sustain positive changes through accepting family changes, encouragement, abstaining from buying certain foods, modelling and compromise. Within families using non-collaborative approaches, some challenges included using more individualistic approaches and poor communication. Lack of information and resource constraints challenged all families. Conclusion: Interventions should reinforce family collaborative approaches and teach skills for families to work together towards a healthier lifestyle
%U https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2019.1658700