Developing programs for african families, by african families: engaging african migrant families in melbourne in health promotion interventions
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Obesity is an emerging problem for African migrants in Australia, but few prevention programs incorporate their cultural beliefs and values. This study reports on the application of community capacity-building and empowerment principles in 4 workshops with Sudanese families in Australia. Workshop participants prioritized health behaviors, skill and knowledge gaps, and environments for change to identify culturally centered approaches to health promotion. The workshops highlighted a need for culturally and age-appropriate interventions that build whole-of-family skills and knowledge around the positive effects of physical activity and nutrition to improve health within communities while reducing intergenerational and gender role family conflicts.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Family and Community Health |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 60-73 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISSN | 0160-6379 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
ID: 89036344