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Modifying the food supply at a community swimming pool: a case study
Beverley Lloyd1, Susan Dumbrell
1Ryde Hornsby Health Promotion Unit, Northern Clinical Support Cluster, NSW Health.
Summary
Community swimming pool kiosks face challenges when replacing energy-dense, nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods. Project controversies required adapting strategies to align with socio-cultural and political influences for successful health promotion.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Obesity Prevention
Background:
- Recreational settings like swimming pools are venues for health promotion initiatives.
- Replacing energy-dense, nutrient-poor (EDNP) food items is a common strategy to improve dietary environments.
- The Analysis Grid for Environments Linked to Obesity (ANGELO) framework can guide environmental assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a process evaluation of a project replacing EDNP items at a community swimming pool kiosk.
- To determine how project controversies influenced objectives and strategies.
- To inform health promotion practice in recreational settings.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used to capture the project narrative.
- Thematic analysis of primary data from interviews with key participants.
- Project records and media articles supplemented interview data.
Main Results:
- Socio-cultural and political environments significantly impacted the project.
- Participant choice regarding EDNP products was a key consideration.
- Project controversies, such as "I thought everyone was signed up to it" and "We can't deny the kiddies their ice-cream," necessitated strategy and objective modifications.
Conclusions:
- Community swimming pool settings are highly responsive to environmental factors.
- Micro and macro socio-cultural and political influences shape health promotion project outcomes.
- Adaptability is crucial for health promotion initiatives in community recreational environments.
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