Food system access, shopping behavior, and influences on purchasing groceries in adult Hmong living in Minnesota
Author(s):
Franzen, Lisa; Smith, Chery
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
American Journal Of Health Promotion, Volume 24, Issue 6 (2010). pp. 396-409.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Purpose: To investigate influences on shopping and eating behavior of Hmong adults living in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota. Design and Setting: Conducted a mapping project, food surveys, food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), and focus groups (n = 11). Subjects: Subjects were assigned to three groups. The B-TL¹ group was made up of subjects who were born in Thailand/Laos and had lived in the US ?5years (n = 19). The B-TL² group was made up of subjects who were born in Thailand/Laos, had food memories, and had lived in the US >5years (n = 20). The B-US group was made up of subjects who were born and/or raised in the US (n = 30). Methods: Using Geographical Informational Systems software, 15 grocery stores were mapped and surveyed. Food prices were compared with the consumer price index (CPI). The FFQ assessed food consumption patterns. Focus group transcripts were evaluated for themes and coded. Degree of acculturation was assessed by adapting a previously developed instrument. Results: The population is concentrated in St. Paul, coinciding with store density. Limited foods had CPIs and some CPIs were outdated. B-US had significantly higher levels of dietary acculturation than B-TL² and B-TL¹, with B-TL² also having a higher dietary acculturation level compared with B-TL¹. Acculturation of the Hmong into the American food system, determinants of store type, and Hmong food's having a mainstream factor were identified themes. Conclusions: B-US and B-TL² shopped at American stores more than did B-TL¹ because of convenience, one-stop shopping, and increased English fluency. Hmong foods have entered the American food system and are sold at Asian and American stores. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)