Understanding Post-Migration Risks of Excess Weight Gain in Australians of Sub-Saharan African Ancestry

This study by Isaac Addo explores the impact of migration on food and physical activity behaviors in Australian residents of sub-Saharan African ancestry, addressing the rising concern of excess weight gain and related non-communicable diseases. The research aims to identify factors influencing behavior changes, with findings highlighting significant modifications driven by issues such as time management, resource accessibility, convenience, and cultural influences. Recommendations include cultural-friendly apps and workplace physical exercise initiatives as potential interventions.

• Migration Impact
• Excess Weight Gain
• Cultural Influences
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Behavioral Changes

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1. Finding Durable Solutions to Post-Migration Risks of Excess Weight Gain: a study of Australian residents of sub-Saharan African ancestry PRESENTER: Isaac Addo Centre for Social Research in Health, FASS, UNSW Understanding the Influence of Migration on the Food and Physical Activity Offenses We Commit Against Our Bodies Prof. John de Wit, Dr. Loren Brener, & Dr. Augustine Asante Supervisors: 0

2. Outline of Presentation Background to the Study 1 Research Aims 2 Findings 3 Recommendations 4 1

3. Background to the Study Adoption of new foods & changes in P.A behaviour post-migration Increase in body fatness Risk of NCDs 2

4. The Problem *Evidence of increasing body fat/NCDs *Screening project-7% (RDA, 2013) 1 2 3 4 Duration of Stay 3

5. Research Aims Examine post- migration changes to food & P.A behaviour Explore current food & P.A behaviour Assess the factors influencing the behaviour change Recommend appropriate interventions 4

6. Findings Significant modifications to food/P.A behaviour after immigration Mainly driven by issues related to time management, resource accessibility/availability, convenience, and affordability Cultural admiration for large bodies 5

7. Recommendations Cultural-friendly apps Workplace physical exercise 6

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