Moderating Effects of Socio-Demographic Factors in Associations Between Acculturation and Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviours: a Study of Australian Residents Born in Sub-Saharan Africa

Isaac Yeboah Addo (), Loren Brener (), Augustine Danso Asante () and John Wit ()
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Isaac Yeboah Addo: University of New South Wales
Loren Brener: University of New South Wales
Augustine Danso Asante: School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales
John Wit: University of New South Wales

Journal of International Migration and Integration, 2022, vol. 23, issue 4, No 27, 2195-2217

Abstract: Abstract Several studies have demonstrated that acculturation shapes post-migration dietary and physical activity behaviours, but the additional effect of socio-demographic factors in this relationship is under-researched. This study examined the moderating effects of socio-demographic factors in the relationship between acculturation and dietary and physical activity behaviours. Using quota sampling and self-selection methods, 253 Australian residents born in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) were recruited for a survey. Dietary behaviour was measured by fat intake and fruits/vegetables/fibre intake. Physical activity was assessed by activities at work, travel, and recreation. Socio-demographic factors in this study comprised gender, age, duration of residence in Australia, place of residence before immigration, Australian state of residence, employment status, and income levels. Acculturation was measured by maintenance of heritage culture (cultural maintenance) and participation in host country culture (cultural participation). The findings indicate that none of the socio-demographic variables had significant effects on the relationship between acculturation and fat intake. In contrast, fruits/vegetables/fibre intake was significantly associated with cultural maintenance, but the association differed significantly by age groups. A significant relationship was also found between fruits/vegetables/fibre intake and cultural participation among those with shorter duration of residence (

Keywords: Migration; Health behaviours; Nutrition; Physical activity; Moderation effects; Sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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