A case study in academic-community partnerships: A community-based nutrition education program for Mexican immigrants Journal Article

   


Authors: Leng, J.; Costas-Muniz, R.; Pelto, D.; Flores, J.; Ramirez, J.; Lui, F.; Tonda, J.; Gany, F.
Article Title: A case study in academic-community partnerships: A community-based nutrition education program for Mexican immigrants
Abstract: Hispanics are the largest U.S. immigrant group and Mexican Americans are the largest U.S. Hispanic population. Hispanics, particularly Mexican Americans, are among the highest risk groups for obesity, placing them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Obesity lifestyle interventions incorporating Motivational Interviewing techniques and specific adaptations for the population of interest can have a significant impact on reducing health risks. This paper presents a community-engaged, culturally-sensitive nutrition and dietary counseling intervention conducted between 2016 and 2018 at the Consulate General of Mexico in New York City and reports preliminary findings regarding participant satisfaction and self-reported changes in eating and exercise habits. In addition, it describes the community and academic partners’ roles and processes in program development, discusses strengths and challenges posed by a multi-sector partnership and describes adaptations made using the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations to increase the program’s sustainability and potential for scalability. © 2020, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Keywords: obesity; nutrition; behavioral interventions; academic-community partnership; mexican immigrants
Journal Title: Journal of Community Health
Volume: 46
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0094-5145
Publisher: Springer  
Date Published: 2021-08-01
Start Page: 660
End Page: 666
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00933-6
PUBMED: 33025364
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC8024423
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 1 September 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Jennifer Chung Foung Leng
    78 Leng
  2. Francesca Mara Gany
    216 Gany
  3. Rosario Costas Muniz
    103 Costas Muniz
  4. Julia M Ramirez
    39 Ramirez
  5. Debra J Pelto
    5 Pelto
  6. Jessica Viridiana Flores Rodriguez
    2 Flores Rodriguez
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