Motivations for nutrition information-seeking behavior among Belgian adults: a qualitative study ...

Abstract Background Nutrition information-seeking behavior is highly prevalent even though it can be challenging to find reliable nutrition information in the current media landscape. Previous quantitative research has identified which population segments use which sources, yet little is known about motivations underpinning nutrition information-seeking behavior. Understanding motivations for seeking nutrition information can increase the efficacy of future nutrition education efforts. The present study aims to identify motivations for nutrition information-seeking behavior among Belgian adult... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Vrinten, Jules
Van Royen, Kathleen
Pabian, Sara
De Backer, Charlotte
Matthys, Christophe
Dokumenttyp: Datenquelle
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Verlag/Hrsg.: figshare
Schlagwörter: Medicine / Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified / Sociology / FOS: Sociology / Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified / Cancer / Science Policy
Sprache: unknown
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28885413
Datenquelle: BASE; Originalkatalog
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Link(s) : https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6577567

Abstract Background Nutrition information-seeking behavior is highly prevalent even though it can be challenging to find reliable nutrition information in the current media landscape. Previous quantitative research has identified which population segments use which sources, yet little is known about motivations underpinning nutrition information-seeking behavior. Understanding motivations for seeking nutrition information can increase the efficacy of future nutrition education efforts. The present study aims to identify motivations for nutrition information-seeking behavior among Belgian adults. Methods In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 adults (n women = 15, n men = 4, n other = 1). Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed in NVivo 12 using inductive thematic analysis. The coding process involved open and axial coding combined with constant comparison to identify themes. Results The interviews revealed a diverse spectrum of motivations for nutrition ...