October 23, 2025Open Access

Socio-ecological Factors Influencing Dietary Behaviours among Adolescents and Young Adults in Rural Eastern Uganda: A Qualitative Study

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TBThomas BuyinzaIowa State University EBEdward BuzigiVictoria University JKJoshua KitimboMakerere University

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Qualitative study finds peer influence and parental control affect dietary choices in young adults, suggesting targeted interventions for food security.

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Dietary behaviors in rural Uganda were shaped by peer influence and parental control, revealing cultural taboos.
Participants noted the significance of socio-ecological model factors in low-diversity diets with high sugar consumption.
Qualitative analysis involved focus group discussions among adolescents, parents, and community stakeholders using the socio-ecological model.
The findings highlight the need for enhanced nutrition education and community engagement to improve dietary outcomes.

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Buyinza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9a0eb8ea8f2f37ee94b24 https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7893006/v1

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October 23, 2025Open Access

Socio-ecological Factors Influencing Dietary Behaviours among Adolescents and Young Adults in Rural Eastern Uganda: A Qualitative Study

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TBThomas BuyinzaIowa State University EBEdward BuzigiVictoria University JKJoshua KitimboMakerere University

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Qualitative study finds peer influence and parental control affect dietary choices in young adults, suggesting targeted interventions for food security.

Key Points

Dietary behaviors in rural Uganda were shaped by peer influence and parental control, revealing cultural taboos.
Participants noted the significance of socio-ecological model factors in low-diversity diets with high sugar consumption.
Qualitative analysis involved focus group discussions among adolescents, parents, and community stakeholders using the socio-ecological model.
The findings highlight the need for enhanced nutrition education and community engagement to improve dietary outcomes.

Cite This Study

Buyinza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9a0eb8ea8f2f37ee94b24 https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7893006/v1

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