Using the Integrative Behavioral Model to Predict Monitoring of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Hispanic Mothers

The purpose of this study was to operationalize the Integrative Behavioral Model (IBM) to identify significant theory-based determinants of maternal monitoring of fruit and vegetables consumption among low-income, Hispanic mothers of 2- to 5-year-old children (N = 238). Mothers completed a survey evaluating each construct of the IBM. Path analysis showed that intentions significantly predicted maternal monitoring of fruit and vegetables consumption (5.3% of the variance explained) and autonomy significantly predicted intentions (33.1% of the variance explained). Results from this study help create foundational work to establish targets for future public health interventions for Hispanic mothers of preschoolers.
Source: Family and Community Health - Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research