Hughes R, Ahuja KDK, Patterson KAE, Holloway TP, Soward R, Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, Hills AP. An exploration of the determinants of overweight and obesity and the capacity to intervene in North-West Tasmania: A stakeholder consultation.
Health Promot J Austr 2024;
35:385-392. [PMID:
37331377 DOI:
10.1002/hpja.763]
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Abstract
ISSUE ADDRESSED
The capacity of communities to develop effective obesity prevention initiatives varies and should be a focus for obesity prevention intervention planning and investment. This research aimed at engaging and consulting local community stakeholders to identify determinants, needs, strategic priorities and capacity to act on overweight and obesity prevention in North-West (NW) Tasmania.
METHODS
A series of semi-structured interviews and thematic analyses was implemented to explore the knowledge, insights, experiences and attitudes of stakeholders.
RESULTS
Mental health and obesity were identified as major concerns and were often reported to share similar determinants. This study has identified health promotion capacity assets (existing partnerships, community capital, local leadership and some pockets of health promotion activity), and a range of capacity deficits (limited investment in health promotion, a small workforce, limited access to pertinent health information).
CONCLUSIONS
This study has identified health promotion capacity assets (existing partnerships, community capital, local leadership and some pockets of health promotion activity), and a range of capacity deficits (limited investment in health promotion, a small workforce, limited access to pertinent health information). SO WHAT?: Broad upstream socio-economic, cultural and environmental determinants underpin the conditions by which the local community develops overweight/obesity and/or health and wellbeing outcomes. Including stakeholder consultations as a significant technique within a comprehensive plan of action aimed at achieving a sustainable, long-term strategy for obesity prevention and/or health promotion, should be considered in future programs.
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