新墨西哥州自闭症青少年营养行为与社区资源的质性研究

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jneb.2025.05.070

Mussammat Snigdha Sowrin MBBS, Monica Asencio Pimentel PhD, Heidi Rishel Brakey MA, Andrew Sussman PhD, Diana Gonzales-Pacheco DCN, RDN, FAND, Shannon Gregg MS, RD, LD, Lorenda Belone PhD, MPH, Elizabeth Yakes Jimenez PhD, MS, RDN, Acadia Buro PhD

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摘要

自闭症青少年和青壮年（AYAs）面临着独特的营养相关挑战，如食物选择性，这可能增加他们患肥胖和慢性疾病的风险。需要有针对性的、基于需求和偏好的、与文化相关的干预措施，以支持这一人群的长期健康饮食习惯。目的：本研究探讨15-25岁自闭症青少年的营养行为、障碍、促进因素和新墨西哥州社区资源，为制定基于需求和偏好的文化相关营养干预提供信息。研究设计、环境、参与者本探索性定性研究采用改良的社区参与性研究方法。半结构化访谈从新墨西哥州的自闭症asa、他们的照顾者和自闭症服务提供者那里获得了多层次的视角。共有21名参与者（7名自闭症助理、7名护理人员和7名服务提供者）完成了个人访谈。可测量的结果/分析我们进行了归纳性的主题分析，我们通过反复编码、研究团队的反馈和社区顾问委员会的审查来验证这些分析。结果：新墨西哥州自闭症青少年获得营养资源的障碍包括自闭症特定项目的有限可用性、缺乏对现有资源的认识以及与感官需求和社交不适相关的可及性挑战。通常缺乏社区资源，包括大学资源、烹饪课程/讲习班、服务提供者和家庭成员。许多现有的营养项目并不是为自闭症患者量身定制的，因此参与起来很困难。促进因素包括通过在线平台、社交媒体和社区中心进行可访问和参与的营养教育。与会者强调需要灵活的课程形式、基于小组的学习选择和量身定制的营养信息，以更好地支持不同的需求。结论：研究结果强调，需要有结构的、感官包容的营养计划，整合社区和数字资源，以提高新墨西哥州自闭症青少年的参与度、可持续性和长期健康饮食习惯。新墨西哥大学人口健康学院

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A Qualitative Study of Nutrition Behaviors and Community Resources for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults in New Mexico

Background

Autistic adolescents and young adults (AYAs) face unique nutrition-related challenges, such as food selectivity, which may increase their risk for obesity and chronic diseases. Tailored, needs- and preference-based, and culturally relevant interventions are needed to support long-term healthy eating habits in this population.

Objective

This study explored nutrition behaviors, barriers, facilitators, and New Mexico community resources for autistic AYAs aged 15–25 years to inform the development of a needs- and preference-based, culturally relevant nutrition intervention.

Study Design, Settings, Participants

This exploratory qualitative study used a modified community-based participatory research approach. Semi-structured interviews captured multi-level perspectives from autistic AYAs, their caregivers, and autism service providers in New Mexico. A total of 21 participants (7 autistic AYAs, 7 caregivers, and 7 service providers) completed individual interviews.

Measurable Outcome/Analysis

We conducted inductive thematic analysis, which we validated through iterative coding, feedback from the research team, and review by a community advisory board.

Results

Barriers to accessing nutrition resources for autistic AYAs in New Mexico included limited availability of autism-specific programs, lack of awareness about existing resources, and accessibility challenges related to sensory needs and social discomfort. Access to community resources, including university resources, cooking lessons/workshops, service providers, and family members, was often lacking. Many existing nutrition programs were not tailored to autistic individuals, making participation difficult. Facilitators included accessible and engaging nutrition education through online platforms, social media, and community centers. Participants emphasized the need for flexible program formats, group-based learning options, and tailored nutritional information to better support diverse needs.

Conclusions

Findings highlight the need for structured, sensory-inclusive nutrition programs that integrate community-based and digital resources to enhance engagement, sustainability, and long-term healthy eating habits for autistic AYAs in New Mexico.

Funding

University of New Mexico College of Population Health

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 医学-学科教育

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

11.50%

发文量

379

审稿时长

44 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, is a refereed, scientific periodical that serves as a global resource for all professionals with an interest in nutrition education; nutrition and physical activity behavior theories and intervention outcomes; complementary and alternative medicine related to nutrition behaviors; food environment; food, nutrition, and physical activity communication strategies including technology; nutrition-related economics; food safety education; and scholarship of learning related to these areas. The purpose of JNEB is to document and disseminate original research and emerging issues and practices relevant to these areas worldwide. The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior welcomes evidence-based manuscripts that provide new insights and useful findings related to nutrition education research, practice and policy. The content areas of JNEB reflect the diverse interests in nutrition and physical activity related to public health, nutritional sciences, education, behavioral economics, family and consumer sciences, and eHealth, including the interests of community-based nutrition-practitioners. As the Society''s official journal, JNEB also includes policy statements, issue perspectives, position papers, and member communications.