Nutritional Status and Obstacles to Healthy Eating Among Refugees in Geneva

Article Article scientifique Article Nutritional Status and Obstacles to Healthy Eating Among Refugees in Geneva eng 2020 author Amstutz Delphine 716133 author Goncalves Daniela 674983 author Hudelson Perneger Patricia Martha 134053 author Stringhini Silvia 830749 author Durieux-Paillard Sophie author Rolet Sylvie 1126-1134 10.1007/s10903-020-01085-4 32940816 1557-1912 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7683482/ Refugees face various nutritional challenges during and after migration. This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study seeks to investigate the prevalence of undernutrition and obesity among refugees in Geneva, and to identify barriers to healthy eating. Anthropometric measurements of 354 adult refugees were collected between 2017 and 2019 by trained nurses and dietitians. Seven focus group discussions totaling 51 participants, refugees and social workers, investigated conceptions and needs regarding diet. The mean Body Mass Index is 24.6 ± 4.8 kg/m2. Women are disproportionately affected by obesity compared to men (p < 0.001). Weight gain post-migration is correlated positively with length of stay in Geneva (p < 0.001). Major obstacles to healthy eating are economic and linguistic. For participants, cooking workshops and free physical activities are highly needed interventions. Post-migration lifestyle interventions should be implemented to prevent weight gain in this population. Such interventions must be multi-level, to overcome structural, social and behavioral barriers to healthy eating. Healthy eating Migration Needs assessment Nutritional status Refugees Dewey 613 201 Institut de médecine de premier recours 22A9 false https://doi.org/10.26037/yareta:wjapipqdr5eefatqcxatfts2ca Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 22 6 6a9743e1-bd4f-4e7f-a790-9473f8f85d35 Article (Published version) Public Amstutz2020_Article_NutritionalStatusAndObstaclesT.pdf 694511 application/pdf CC BY openAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de santé et médecine communautaires / Institut de médecine de premier recours

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Nutritional Status and Obstacles to Healthy Eating Among Refugees in Geneva	Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health			2020	213	139

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