Exploring the diet and lifestyle changes contributing to weight gain among Australian West African women following migration: A qualitative study
Abstract
Aims and objectives: This paper reports on women’s experiences of weight gain and obesity as they became acculturated to the Australian diet and lifestyle.Background: Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have a much higher risk of obesity than the native population when settling in industrialised countries.Method: Qualitative.Results: Women in this study reported weight gain post-migration. This was attributed to increased access to a wide variety...
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Title
Exploring the diet and lifestyle changes contributing to weight gain among Australian West African women following migration: A qualitative study
Published Date
Mar 4, 2018
Journal
Volume
54
Issue
2
Pages
150 - 159
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