Readiness to Shop for Low-Fat Foods: A Population Study - 24/08/11
, Stephen B. Hotz, PhD, Steven T. Johnson, PhD, Janice S. Hansen, PhD, Nicholas J. Birkett, MD, MSc, Lynne E. Leonard, PhD, Laura M. Flaman
Address correspondence to: Ronald C. Plotnikoff, PhD, School of Education, University of Newcastle, HPE Building, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308 AustraliaAbstract |
Background |
Stages of change are related to dietary fat consumption. Few studies have examined stage occupation within the context of purchasing low-fat foods.
Objective |
To determine the stage-prevalence of individuals for purchasing low-fat foods; identify the frequency of misclassification into action and maintenance (A/M) stages for purchasing for low-fat foods; and explain the demographic and cognitive-variable differences between pseudo (or false positive) A/M and true A/M individuals.
Design |
Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire among English-speaking adults (n=1,001) who were randomly sampled by mail.
Statistical analyses performed |
Descriptive statistics were used to compare the characteristics of the stage groups. Groups were compared using χ2 tests and Student t test.
Results |
Of those who reported being in A/M stages, 32% were misclassified by the staging algorithm and were not true A/M low-fat food purchasers.
Conclusions |
Individuals who are in A/M stages for buying low-fat foods still purchase high-fat foods. Stage misclassification may be a persistent problem in studies of dietary change using the Transtheoretical Model.
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Vol 109 - N° 8
P. 1392-1397 - août 2009 Retour au numéro
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