Nutritional Status and Obstacles to Healthy Eating Among Refugees in Geneva
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Nutritional Status and Obstacles to Healthy Eating Among Refugees in Geneva Delphine Amstutz1 · Daniela Gonçalves1 · Patricia Hudelson1 · Silvia Stringhini2 · Sophie Durieux‑Paillard1 · Sylvie Rolet3,4 Accepted: 5 September 2020 © The Author(s) 2020
Abstract Refugees face various nutritional challenges during and after migration. This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study seeks to investigate the prevalence of undernutrition and obesity among refugees in Geneva, and to identify barriers to healthy eating. Anthropometric measurements of 354 adult refugees were collected between 2017 and 2019 by trained nurses and dietitians. Seven focus group discussions totaling 51 participants, refugees and social workers, investigated conceptions and needs regarding diet. The mean Body Mass Index is 24.6 ± 4.8 kg/m2. Women are disproportionately affected by obesity compared to men (p
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