A Community-Based Participatory Action Research with Women from Disadvantaged Populations: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Multiple Health Behaviour Change Intervention

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

María Sanz-Remacha¹  Eduardo Generelo-Lanaspa¹  Luis García-González¹  Alberto Aibar²  Ángel Abós² 

[1] Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Plaza Universidad, 3, 50018 Huesca, Spain;Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, University of Zaragoza, Calle Valentín Caderera, 4, 22003 Huesca, Spain;

关键词: disadvantaged population;    Roma ethnic group;    physical activity;    participatory action research;    healthy eating;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph19116830

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Disadvantaged populations usually adopt risk behaviours, resulting in obesity and mental health-related disorders. Grounded in the socioecological model and self-determination theory, the aims were firstly to describe and implement a two-year multiple health behaviour change intervention, and secondly, to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the intervention. In total, 11 women from a disadvantaged population participated in this programme, which encompassed 117 sessions. Qualitative techniques were used to collect data and a thematic analysis was conducted. The variety of activities and the group-based intervention were the main strengths, and the decrease in attendance and the programme’s tight schedule were the main weaknesses. This is the first intervention in a disadvantaged population mainly comprised of Roma women. The design described in detail and its assessment provide relevant knowledge to improve their health status and decrease inequalities. The practical implications for future research are useful for replicating interventions in similar contexts.

【 授权许可】

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