Similarities and differences in underlying beliefs of socio-cognitive factors related to diet and physical activity in lower-educated Dutch, Turkish, and Moroccan adults in the Netherlands: a focus group study

Similarities and differences in underlying beliefs of socio-cognitive factors related to diet and physical activity in lower-educated Dutch, Turkish, and Moroccan adults in the Netherlands: a focus group study

Abstract Background Unhealthy eating patterns and a lack of physical activity (PA) are highly prevalent in most Western countries, especially among lower-educated people, including people of non-Western origin. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the beliefs and barriers that underl...

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Main Authors: Kristina Romeike, Latifa Abidi, Lilian Lechner, Hein de Vries, Anke Oenema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Nutrition
Physical activity
Determinants
Culture
Low educated
Ethnicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3480-4

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