Preparing for a healthy future today: Folic acid formative research with young Latina adults

Fam Community Health. 2010 Oct-Dec;33(4):301-17. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181f3b22b.

Abstract

Young Latina adults require targeted health messages to meet the unique needs of this life stage. Folic acid messages for the prevention of neural tube defects that are effective for other women might not be relevant to this group. The aim of this study was to identify barriers and motivators to folic acid consumption for this population and develop educational materials and messages that address their needs. This article presents 3 phases of formative research that formed the basis for the development of Spanish-language print materials and radio advertisements aimed at promoting folic acid consumption among young Latina adults.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Folic Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Health Services Research
  • Hispanic or Latino / education*
  • Hispanic or Latino / psychology
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Neural Tube Defects / prevention & control
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Folic Acid