Transitioning food environments and diets of African migrants: implications for non-communicable diseases

Osei-Kwasi, Hibbah Araba; Boateng, Daniel; Asamane, Evans Atiah; Akparibo, Robert; Holdsworth, Michelle

doi:10.1017/s0029665122002828

Cited by 4 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 66 publications

(105 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Globalization [59] Africa Transitioning food environments and diets of African migrants Dietary practices of African migrants are not homogenous.…”

Section: Plos Onementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The studies argue that in the context of Africa, immigration has induced the formation of slum, leading to overcrowding, stress, and exposure to communicable and non-communicable diseases and urban food environments, as immigrants are often forced to sleep in crowded rooms with limited access to quality water and hygiene services in their neighborhoods [27,42]. Thus, urban living significantly influences the exposure of migrants to the risk factors of NCDs such as poor dietary changes [20,38,59], increased smoking and alcohol consumption and stressful living conditions [43]. Cities also tend to be devoid of green and open space for outdoor physical activity, coupled with higher prevalence of crime, violence, and threat on human life [50].…”

Section: Globalization and Urbanization Pathwaymentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review

Siiba,

Kangmennaang,

Baatiema

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Climate change and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are considered the 21st Century’s major health and development challenges. Both pose a disproportionate burden on low- and middle-income countries that are unprepared to cope with their synergistic effects. These two challenges pose risks for achieving many of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and are both impacted by globalization through different pathways. While there are important insights on how climate change and or globalization impact NCDs in the general literature, comprehensive research that explores the influence of climate change and or globalization on NCDs is limited, particularly in the context of Africa. This review documents the pathways through which climate change and or globalization influence NCDs in Africa. We conducted a comprehensive literature search in eight electronic databases—Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Global Health Library, Science Direct, Medline, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. A total of 13864 studies were identified. Studies that were identified from more than one of the databases were automatically removed as duplicates (n = 9649). Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a total of 27 studies were eventually included in the final review. We found that the impacts of climate change and or globalization on NCDs act through three potential pathways: reduction in food production and nutrition, urbanization and transformation of food systems. Our review contributes to the existing literature by providing insights into the impact of climate change and or globalization on human health. We believe that our findings will help enlighten policy makers working on these pathways to facilitate the development of effective policy and public health interventions to mitigate the effects of climate change and globalization on the rising burden of NCDs and goal 3 of the SDG, in particular.

show abstract

“…Globalization [59] Africa Transitioning food environments and diets of African migrants Dietary practices of African migrants are not homogenous.…”

Section: Plos Onementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Globalization and Urbanization Pathwaymentioning

confidence: 99%

The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review

Siiba,

Kangmennaang,

Baatiema

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…African migrant women often bring with them unique dietary practices, culinary traditions, and cultural beliefs related to food and nutrition from their countries of origin, which can play a crucial role in shaping their dietary behaviours and nutritional needs. In addition, the ability for African migrant women to access healthy foods and adopt healthy dietary behaviours in the UK is influenced by a combination of pre-and post-migration factors [18], as well as social and environmental factors including socioeconomic status, language barriers, access to healthcare and social support, and acculturation processes [19][20][21]. This study aimed to explore the unique nutrition-related challenges faced by African migrant pregnant and postnatal women in the UK, and their nutrition support needs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural Influences on African Migrant Pregnant and Postnatal Women’s Dietary Behaviours and Nutrition Support Needs in the UK

Ngongalah,

Rapley,

Rankin

et al. 2023

Nutrients

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Black women in the UK face significantly higher risks of overweight and obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women from other ethnic groups. Maternal nutrition plays a pivotal role in influencing the health outcomes of women and their children, especially during preconception and pregnancy. Cultural and environmental factors significantly influence the dietary experiences of African women after migration. This study explored the unique nutrition-related challenges faced by African migrant pregnant and postnatal women in the UK, and their nutrition support needs. Interviews were conducted with 23 African migrant women living in the UK, who were either pregnant or had a pregnancy within the past 3 years. These were analysed thematically, resulting in five overarching themes: food rituals and beliefs, pregnancy cravings, limited access to culturally appropriate food, limited access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based nutritional guidance, and the focus on healthy weight. The study identified challenges that African migrant women face in balancing their cultural heritage with the UK food environment and dietary recommendations, including potential implications on their health and pregnancy outcomes. It emphasised the importance of addressing these challenges through culturally sensitive approaches and tailored interventions, to enable informed decision making and enhance health outcomes for these women.

show abstract

“…Dietary practices change due to several factors such as time available to cook, familiar foods' availability and nutritional knowledge [4]. These changes among the international students could be either unhealthy or healthy [5]. Although the students may adopt healthy dietary practices, numerous studies (for instance, [4], [6]) have documented a negative change in the dietary practices.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dietary Habits Fluctuations after Immigration: A Focus on University Students Immigrants in the United Kingdom

Eva Njambi

2023

int.jour.sci.res.mana

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

As a result to the students’ migration to foreign countries, they are forced to adjust to the new host’s environment, culture and tradition. One major adjustment required is their diet. This study assesses actual dietary intake changes after students’ immigration to the UK. This study adopted the approach of a cross-sectional study design to collect quantitative data using a questionnaire. A sample size of 99 international students was selected. Snowball sampling was used in selecting the study’s participants. All data was quantitative hence analysed using the software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 26.0). Differences in consumption of the food items pre and post immigration were evaluated using t-test for related samples. The findings show that intake of foods perceived to be non-western such as nuts, fruits and vegetables, proteins such as beans, meat soup, fish and sausages decreased while intake of fat rich highly processed foods perceived to be western such as chips, cheese, bacon, sausages and ham increased after immigration to the UK.

show abstract

Transitioning food environments and diets of African migrants: implications for non-communicable diseases

Abstract: This is a repository copy of Transitioning food environments and diets of African migrants: implications for non-communicable diseases.

Cited by 4 publications

References 66 publications

The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review

The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review

Cultural Influences on African Migrant Pregnant and Postnatal Women’s Dietary Behaviours and Nutrition Support Needs in the UK

Dietary Habits Fluctuations after Immigration: A Focus on University Students Immigrants in the United Kingdom

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About