Cultural and Religious Values in Health

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Highlighted claims

• Foods shared at cultural gatherings and celebrations were often high in fat and sugar, making dietary change feel incompatible with cultural norms. — Understanding preferences for behaviour change support as part of the NHS Health Check: a qualitative study with adults from underserved minoritised ethnic communities
• For some participants, health behaviours were embedded in religious identity, with caring for the body framed as an act of gratitude and spiritual responsibility. — Understanding preferences for behaviour change support as part of the NHS Health Check: a qualitative study with adults from underserved minoritised ethnic communities
• Participants who already abstained from alcohol and tobacco were confused and felt unfairly treated when told they still faced elevated CVD risk, which risked undermining their motivation. — Understanding preferences for behaviour change support as part of the NHS Health Check: a qualitative study with adults from underserved minoritised ethnic communities
• Participants were receptive to culturally relevant dietary adaptations that made healthier eating feel realistic without requiring abandonment of food traditions. — Understanding preferences for behaviour change support as part of the NHS Health Check: a qualitative study with adults from underserved minoritised ethnic communities
• Adopting a small, culturally familiar health habit created a sense of accomplishment that participants described as motivating further behaviour change. — Understanding preferences for behaviour change support as part of the NHS Health Check: a qualitative study with adults from underserved minoritised ethnic communities