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The Evolving Family Mealtime: Findings From Focus Group Interviews With Hispanic Mothers
Amber Jean Hammons1, Elizabeth Villegas2, Norma Olvera3
1California State University, Fresno, CA, United States.
Background:
Given the protective effects of shared family mealtimes and the importance of family in the Hispanic culture, this context should be explored further to determine how it can be leveraged and optimized for interventions.
Objective:
This study aimed to explore contextual factors associated with family mealtimes in Mexican and Puerto Rican families.
Methods:
A total of 63 mothers participated in 13 focus group interviews across 4 states. Thematic analysis was used to analyze transcripts.
Results:
Seven overarching themes were identified through the thematic analysis. Themes reflected who was present at the mealtime, what occurs during mealtime, the presence of television, the influence of technology during mealtime, and how mealtimes have changed since the mothers were children.
Conclusions:
Hispanic mothers may be adapting family mealtimes to fit their current situations and needs, keeping the television and other devices on during mealtimes, and making additional meals for multiple family members to appease everyone's tastes. All of these are areas that can be incorporated into existing culturally tailored obesity prevention programs to help families lead healthier lives.
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