Dietary preference and perceptions of the health implications: A qualitative study on perspectives from outpatients and health care providers at Nontyatyambo Community Health Centre, Eastern Cape, South Africa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Oladimeji, Kelechi Elizabeth | en |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Last name, First name | en |
| dc.contributor.author | Chocko, Ronnie J A V | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-13T00:46:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-13T00:46:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-08 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction and background. Poor dietary choices are resulting in an increase of mortality and morbidity rates globally. Epidemiological studies reveal that diets high in animal-sourced foods (ASF) lead to an increased risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases (CMD). On the other hand, plant-based foods (PBF) have been shown to reduce this risk. Making well informed dietary choices plays an important role in reducing the burden of these diseases. To this end, this study further explores the role that diet plays in maintaining good health by exploring current dietary preferences, perceptions of the health implications of these dietary choices and perceptions of the benefits of PBFs vs ASFs of people in a local South African context. Methodology. This qualitative study was conducted at Nontyatyambo Community Health Centre, Mdantansane, Buffalo City Metropolitan district in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. A sample of 42 participants was enrolled for the study. A question/interview guide was used to collect data through key-in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Two audio recorders were used to record the verbal responses of participants. The recorded interviews were transcribed and translated to English. The transcribed data was systematically and thematically analyzed. Results. It was found that all participants in this study were following an omnivorous dietary pattern. A number of participants expressed that they did not like vegetables. In this study, most participants felt that PBFs were healthier than ASFs. Even though they felt PBFs were healthier, none followed exclusively plant-based diet. Conclusion. Transforming dietary patterns to contain more plant-based foods may be a critical factor in reversing harmful effects on public health and the environment. This calls for urgent public health intervention to improve nutritional uptake as a strategy to reduce potential CMD.,Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022 | en |
| dc.format | computer | en |
| dc.format | online resource | en |
| dc.format | application/pdf | en |
| dc.format | 1 online resource (112 leaves) | en |
| dc.format | en | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Chocko, Ronnie J A V. 2022-08 | en |
| dc.identifier.other | vital:65990 | en |
| dc.identifier.other | http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26764 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/4661 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | en |
| dc.publisher | University of Fort Hare | en |
| dc.publisher | Faculty of Health Sciences | en |
| dc.rights | University of Fort Hare | en |
| dc.rights | All Rights Reserved | en |
| dc.rights | Open Access | en |
| dc.subject | Diet | en |
| dc.subject | Nutrition | en |
| dc.subject | Grahamstown (South Africa) | en |
| dc.subject | Eastern Cape (South Africa) | en |
| dc.subject | South Africa | en |
| dc.subject | History | en |
| dc.title | Dietary preference and perceptions of the health implications: A qualitative study on perspectives from outpatients and health care providers at Nontyatyambo Community Health Centre, Eastern Cape, South Africa | en |
| dc.title.alternative | Dietary preference and perceptions of the health implications | en |
| dc.type | Master's theses | en |
| dc.type | text | en |