Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers
Background: Research shows that unhealthy diets and low physical activity are associated with high rates of obesity-linked chronic diseases amongst Nunavut Inuit. To provide contextual insights and deepen our understanding of the factors that underlie these lifestyle choices, we explored the perspec...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:f3e640ecd07640f195eb6d72cafd6c89 2023-05-15T15:07:34+02:00 Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers Victor O. Akande Timothy O. Fawehinmi Robert A.C. Ruiter Stef P.J. Kremers 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18030940 https://doaj.org/article/f3e640ecd07640f195eb6d72cafd6c89 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/3/940 https://doaj.org/toc/1661-7827 https://doaj.org/toc/1660-4601 doi:10.3390/ijerph18030940 1660-4601 1661-7827 https://doaj.org/article/f3e640ecd07640f195eb6d72cafd6c89 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 940, p 940 (2021) healthy diet activity behavior Inuit perspectives Medicine R article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18030940 2022-12-31T06:04:56Z Background: Research shows that unhealthy diets and low physical activity are associated with high rates of obesity-linked chronic diseases amongst Nunavut Inuit. To provide contextual insights and deepen our understanding of the factors that underlie these lifestyle choices, we explored the perspectives of Nunavut Inuit on the barriers and enablers of healthy diets and physical activity participation in the community of Iqaluit. Methods: One-on-one semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews were conducted with 16 participants of 18 years and over (10 women, six men). The interviews uncovered the participants’ perspectives on the factors influencing healthy diets and physical activity in their community. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and uploaded to QSR NVIVO Version 12. Data analysis was achieved using an inductive thematic approach. Results: Six main factors were identified as barriers or enablers to energy balance-related behaviors: cost and affordability of healthy choices; availability of traditional foods and activities; weather conditions and climate change; infrastructure and community resources; social networks of family and friends; and effect of substance use. Conclusion: This study identified six broad areas that should be considered while mapping out interventions to reduce the burden of obesity-related chronic diseases in Nunavut communities. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Climate change inuit Iqaluit Nunavut Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Nunavut International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 3 940 |
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Background: Research shows that unhealthy diets and low physical activity are associated with high rates of obesity-linked chronic diseases amongst Nunavut Inuit. To provide contextual insights and deepen our understanding of the factors that underlie these lifestyle choices, we explored the perspectives of Nunavut Inuit on the barriers and enablers of healthy diets and physical activity participation in the community of Iqaluit. Methods: One-on-one semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews were conducted with 16 participants of 18 years and over (10 women, six men). The interviews uncovered the participants’ perspectives on the factors influencing healthy diets and physical activity in their community. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and uploaded to QSR NVIVO Version 12. Data analysis was achieved using an inductive thematic approach. Results: Six main factors were identified as barriers or enablers to energy balance-related behaviors: cost and affordability of healthy choices; availability of traditional foods and activities; weather conditions and climate change; infrastructure and community resources; social networks of family and friends; and effect of substance use. Conclusion: This study identified six broad areas that should be considered while mapping out interventions to reduce the burden of obesity-related chronic diseases in Nunavut communities. |
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Victor O. Akande Timothy O. Fawehinmi Robert A.C. Ruiter Stef P.J. Kremers |
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Victor O. Akande Timothy O. Fawehinmi Robert A.C. Ruiter Stef P.J. Kremers |
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Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers |
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Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers |
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Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers |
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Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers |
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Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers |
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healthy dietary choices and physical activity participation in the canadian arctic: understanding nunavut inuit perspectives on the barriers and enablers |
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Arctic Climate change inuit Iqaluit Nunavut |
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