Towards better culturally tailored cardiometabolic prevention among the South-Asian Surinamese in the Netherlands

Helene Voogdt-Pruis*, Lieke van den Brekel, Lian Wispelweij, Laxmie Jawalapershad, Soerin Narain, Ilonca Vaartjes, Diederick Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch

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Abstract

Objectives: To gain insight in the motives and determinants for the uptake of healthy lifestyles by South-Asian Surinamese people to identify needs and engagement strategies for healthy lifestyle support. Methods: We used a mixed-method design: first, focus groups with South-Asian Surinamese women; second, a questionnaire directed at their social network, and third, interviews with health professionals. Qualitative content analysis, basic statistical analyses and triangulation of data were applied. Results: Sixty people participated (n = 30 women, n = 20 social network, n = 10 professionals). Respondent groups reported similar motives and determinants for healthy lifestyles. In general, cardiometabolic prevention was in line with the perspectives and needs of South-Asian Surinamese. However, there seems to be a mismatch too: South-Asian Surinamese people missed a culturally sensitive approach, whereas professionals experienced difficulty with patient adherence. Incremental changes to current lifestyles; including the social network, and an encouraging approach seem to be key points for improvement of professional cardiometabolic prevention. Conclusion: Some key points for better culturally tailoring of preventive interventions would meet the needs and preferences of the South-Asian Surinamese living in the Netherlands.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1606380
Number of pages1
JournalInternational Journal of Public Health
Volume68
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Nov 2023

Keywords

  • South-Asian people
  • cultural adaptation
  • healthy lifestyle
  • prevention and control
  • social network

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