Nutrition Knowledge and Diet: Exploring the Influence of Social and Informational Factors in an Indian Adult Population
| Autor: | Rajesh K. Gautam, Christopher J. McKinley, Ajay K. Ahirwar, Pragya Dubey, Yam B. Limbu, C. Jayachandran |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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0301 basic medicine
030109 nutrition & dietetics Health (social science) media_common.quotation_subject Knowledge level Multilevel model Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Developing country Developmental psychology 03 medical and health sciences Social support Snowball sampling Perception Psychology Utilization Social influence media_common |
| Zdroj: | American Journal of Health Education. 49:312-325 |
| ISSN: | 2168-3751 1932-5037 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2018.1498413 |
| Popis: | Background: There has been little research conducted within developing nations examining the link between knowledge and diet-related perceptions and behaviors. In addition, prior investigations have rarely examined interrelationships between knowledge and other nutrition-related factors. Purpose: This study explored the relationship between nutrition knowledge, social/informational factors, and diet-related outcomes among Indian adults with multiple chronic conditions. Methods: A snowball sampling technique was employed to recruit individuals. Hierarchical regression analysis was employed to examine mediating and moderating relationships. Results: Results from a cross-sectional survey indicated that knowledge only predicted use among those reporting greater pressure/concern from close others. Furthermore, social support and social trust were found to moderate the relationship between knowledge and diet-related perceptions and behaviors. Discussion: Results suggest that social factors may play a cr... |
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