Abstract
Objective
The purpose was to explore contributing factors of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB)
intake in Latinx residing in Southwest Ohio to inform the development of future interventions.
Design
This was a qualitative study utilizing focus groups.
Participants and Setting
Latinx participants were recruited from local churches, community centers, and universities
to participate in 1 of 6 focus groups (n = 43).
Phenomenon of Interest
Individual, relational, community, and sociocultural factors related to SSB consumption.
Analysis
Constant comparative analysis of focused, axial, and selective coding to develop themes.
Memo writing assisted with conceptualization of the data. Themes mirrored the Socioecological
Model.
Results
SSB consumption is rooted in cultural identity and social norms. Other factors include
availability, taste, and energy. Suggestions for change consisted of finding acceptable
substitutions, creating socially appropriate support networks, developing community
and workplace policies, and countering the impact of advertising.
Conclusion and Implications
This study highlights factors across the ecological model that contribute to Latinx
SSB consumption in Southwest Ohio. Similar studies in other geographical areas in
the US are warranted to confirm these findings. Individual, intrapersonal, community,
and societal factors may be utilized in tailoring SSB interventions for Latinx adults
to enhance cultural capital and create behavior change. Future interventions may explore
and test these factors using the Model of Cultural Change.
Key Words
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 27, 2019
Accepted:
August 28,
2019
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors have not stated any conflicts of interest.
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