Acculturation and Dietary Change in Mexican-American Immigrant Women

Abstract

Our study explored the process of acculturation among Mexican women living in southwest U.S., and the consequences regarding dietary risk factors associated to health. The cross-sectional study included face to face interviews with 150 migrant women and 150 non-migrant women. Interviews consisted of two non-consecutive 24-hour recalls, and data on anthropometry, acculturation, dietary change and lifestyle. Multiple regression analysis showed that consumption of calories from saturated fat and body mass index (BMI) were significantly higher in migrant women compared to non-migrant women, even after adjusting for other lifestyle and diet related variables. Overall, acculturation seems to be associated with more access to food rather than with a change in consumption of dietary risk components. Furthermore, acculturation was associated positively with socioeconomic status, indicating interplay of socioeconomic and cultural variables related to eating behavior in Mexican immigrant women. Positive association of BMI with acculturation and of acculturation with socioeconomic status suggests that health risk factors among Mexican immigrant women follow similar trends of those of women in their born country.

Capacidades humanas centrales en los jornaleros agrícolas migrantes de México

“…En lo que respecta a la dimensión material los resultados mostraron que el jornalero no es capaz de hacer frente a gastos para la mejora en la vivienda, así como la compra de vestimenta, calzado, y útiles escolares. Estos resultados son consistentes con los reportados en otras investigaciones sobre la precaria situación económica de los jornaleros (Posadas-Segura, 2018; Barrón, 2013;Ortega-Vélez et al, 2009). Por consiguiente, esta capacidad es vulnerada en grado medio por lo que es imperante la mejora de los programas sociales y desarrollo de proyectos que potencien el desarrollo económico y social de los jornaleros.…”

“…La situación de los jornaleros agrícolas migrantes ha sido ya abordada en investigaciones que analizan las implicaciones económicas (Posadas-Segura, 2018; Barrón, 2013Barrón, , 2006Ortega-Vélez et al, 2009). Se han desarrollado investigaciones que abordan el problema como un fenómeno social (Arana-Hernández et al, 2009;Rojas Rangel, 2007;Calvario-Parra, 2007).…”

Göçmen Kadinlarin Beslenmeye Dai̇r Sorunlari

“…Göç etmek, farklı bir kültüre adapte olmanın zorluğuyla birlikte kadın göçmenlerin beslenme alışkanlıklarında ciddi bir değişim meydana getirmektedir (13). (17).…”