Summary
This study employed a co-design approach to identify community-driven interventions addressing diet-related non-communicable diseases among South Asian immigrants in New Zealand. Key strategies included culturally tailored nutrition education, home gardening, and group-based physical activities, supporting the development of targeted, multicomponent programmes to promote healthier behaviours and reduce disease risk.
Tag: South Asians.
Conventional Medication Adherence and Self-Treatment Practices Among South Asian Immigrants: a qualitative study
Summary
This qualitative study explores medication adherence among New Zealand South Asians with Cardiovascular Disease risk factors. Twenty-one interviews revealed five themes, including routines, beliefs, side effects, alternative therapies, and healthcare communication. Findings stress the need for culturally tailored approaches to improve adherence and reduce CVD risk among South Asians.