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https://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/143| Title: | An exploration of the impact of cultural food beliefs and attitudes on the acceptance of the dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes |
| Authors: | Toth, Zsolt |
| Keywords: | Diabetes prevalence;Diabetes Co-morbidities;Aboriginal susceptibility to diabetes;Food beliefs and attitudes;Contemporary Aboriginal diet |
| Issue Date: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this research is to discover culturally shared local beliefs and attitudes towards foods that may impact the acceptance of dietary recommendations for the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) amongst Ojibwe (Anishinabek) in M'Chigeeng First Nation. Culturally-appropriate grounded theory research using focus group discussions with Anishinabek community members with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus residing in M'Chigeen First Nation in the Manitoulin District Ontario. |
| URI: | http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/143 |
| metadata.etd.degree.discipline: | Public Health |
| metadata.etd.degree.name: | Master of Public Health |
| metadata.etd.degree.level: | Master |
| metadata.dc.contributor.advisor: | Newhouse, Ian Maar, Marion |
| Appears in Collections: | Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009 |
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| TothZ2011m-1b.pdf | 8.67 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |
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