Enablers and barriers to dietary practices contributing to bone health among early adolescent Somali girls living in Minnesota.

Mary Mescher Benbenek, Ann W Garwick

Journal: Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN 2012;17(3):205-14

PMID: 22734874

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Abstract

PURPOSE

To explore the dietary factors that contribute to bone health among first generation Somali girls and to determine the social and cultural contexts that shape these health behaviors.

DESIGN AND METHODS

Findings presented are from a larger, descriptive qualitative study that used a series of focus groups with four cohorts of 11- to 14-year-old Somali girls (n= 39) living in two Minnesota communities.

RESULTS

Cultural tradition, developmental stage, acculturation, and environment were major factors contributing to the intake of calcium and vitamin D-rich foods.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS

Findings provide the foundation for the development of culturally relevant promotion of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Address: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2012.00334.x

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MeSH Terms: Acculturation, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Black or African American, Bone Density, Calcium, Dietary, Child, Cohort Studies, Cultural Characteristics, Dietary Supplements, Female, Focus Groups, Health Behavior, Health Education, Humans, Minnesota, Nutritional Status, Risk Assessment, Socioeconomic Factors, Somalia, Vitamin D