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Latinx Community Members’ Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating and Active Living: A CBPR Approach to Combat Childhood Obesity
How can community perspectives help shape healthier environments for children and families? Co-authored by IACH researchers Dr. Shaniece Criss and Dr. Melissa Fair, this study used a community-based participatory research approach to explore barriers and opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity among Latinx families in Greenville County’s White Horse Road Corridor. Findings highlight the importance of cultural values, family support, access to healthy foods, and community resources in developing equitable, community-informed strategies to address childhood obesity.
Published in: Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health | June 2022