Turner, Christopher ORCID: 0000-0002-8091-1108, Bhogadi, S. ORCID: 0000-0002-7713-8804, Walls, H., Surendran, S. ORCID: 0000-0001-9534-2166, Kulkarni, B. ORCID: 0000-0003-0636-318X, Kinra, S. ORCID: 0000-0001-6690-4625 and Kadiyala, S. (2022) Drivers of food acquisition practices in the food environment of peri-urban Hyderabad, India: a qualitative investigation. Health and Place, 74:102763. ISSN 1353-8292 (Print), Revised 21 January 2022, Accepted 3 February 2022, Available online 13 February 2022, Version of Record 13 February 2022. (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102763)

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Abstract

This study investigates drivers of food acquisition practices in the food environment of peri-urban Hyderabad, India. We used a multi-method qualitative methodology that included in-depth interviews (n = 18) and an innovative qualitative geographical information systems (Q-GIS) approach, featuring participatory photo mapping and follow-up graphic-elicitation interviews (n = 22). Secondary data from eight focus group discussions (n = 94) was used to corroborate findings related to fruits and vegetables. Thematic analysis identified three primary drivers of food acquisition practices among adults: 1) Food prices and affordability; 2) Vendor and product properties, including (a) quality and freshness, and (b) adulteration and contamination; and 3) Social capital. Drivers of food acquisition and consumption among children and adolescents were a key concern for our participants, and included food availability and accessibility, desirability, and convenience. Findings reveal a need for targeted interventions in external and personal food environments to improve diets, nutrition, and health in this setting.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	food environment; food acquisition; qualitative Research; Hyderabad; India
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Food & Markets Department
Last Modified:	09 Mar 2022 12:57
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/35351

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