Stages of change for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among adults and young adults participating in the National 5-a-Day for Better Healthcommunity studies

Citation
Mk. Campbell et al., Stages of change for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among adults and young adults participating in the National 5-a-Day for Better Healthcommunity studies, HEAL EDUC B, 26(4), 1999, pp. 513-534
Citations number
41
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
ISSN journal
1090-1981 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
513 - 534
Database
ISI
SICI code
1090-1981(199908)26:4<513:SOCFIF>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Higher fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers and chronic diseases. The 5-a-Day for Better Health commun ity studies are evaluating population-based strategies to achieving dietary behavior change using the stages-of-change model and associated theories. The authors present baseline comparisons of stages of change for fruit and vegetable consumption among adults and young adults in eight study sites re presenting diverse regions of the United States and diverse populations and settings. Three dominant stages, precontemplation, preparation, and mainte nance, were found across shes. Women and those with college degrees were mo re likely to be in action/maintenance. Fruit and vegetable consumption, sel f-efficacy, and knowledge of the 5-a-Day recommendation were positively ass ociated with more advanced stages of change in all study sites. The authors discuss the findings in relation to possible limitations of this and other dietary stages-of-change measures and suggest directions for future resear ch.