Drivers of food acquisition practices in the food environment of peri-urban Hyderabad, India : A qualitative investigation

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This study investigates drivers of food acquisition practices in the food environment of peri-urban Hyderabad, India. We used a multi-method qualitative methodology that included in-depth interviews (n = 18) and an innovative qualitative geographical information systems (Q-GIS) approach, featuring participatory photo mapping and follow-up graphic-elicitation interviews (n = 22). Secondary data from eight focus group discussions (n = 94) was used to corroborate findings related to fruits and vegetables. Thematic analysis identified three primary drivers of food acquisition practices among adults: 1) Food prices and affordability; 2) Vendor and product properties, including (a) quality and freshness, and (b) adulteration and contamination; and 3) Social capital. Drivers of food acquisition and consumption among children and adolescents were a key concern for our participants, and included food availability and accessibility, desirability, and convenience. Findings reveal a need for targeted interventions in external and personal food environments to improve diets, nutrition, and health in this setting.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:74

Enthalten in:

Health & place - 74(2022) vom: 15. März, Seite 102763

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Turner, C [VerfasserIn]
Bhogadi, S [VerfasserIn]
Walls, H [VerfasserIn]
Surendran, S [VerfasserIn]
Kulkarni, B [VerfasserIn]
Kinra, S [VerfasserIn]
Kadiyala, S [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Andhra Pradesh Children and Parents Study
Food acquisition practices
Food environment
India
Journal Article
Low- and middle-income countries
Participatory photo mapping
Qualitative geographical information systems
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 02.05.2022

Date Revised 02.05.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102763

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM337041938