Marilyn A Swanson
Biographic Data
| ID | 4086238 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marilyn A Swanson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marilyn A |
| FAMILY NAME | Swanson |
| SIGNATURE | SWANSON M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | South Dakota State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Caucasian and Mexican American low‐income children's thoughts about vegetables and fruits
The objective of this study was to determine behavioral, personal, and environmental factors that influence low‐income children's fruit and vegetable intake. Focus group questions were developed using the social cognitive theory (SCT). Four Caucasian (27 children) and six Mexican American focus groups (30 children) were conducted. Mexican‐American children stated they had the ability to prepare vegetables and fruits whereas Caucasian children exp…
Focus Group Methodology
Focus group discussions are being used more often during the formative phase of nutrition education program development. This article discusses focus group procedure adaptations to increase effectiveness with low‐income Caucasian and Hispanic audiences for adults and thirdgrade children. Recruitment is more effective if the target audience knows the recruiter. Methods such as posters and letters do not work. The facility needs to be considered sa…
Focus Group Methodology
Focus group discussions are being used more often during the formative phase of nutrition education program development. This article discusses focus group procedure adaptations to increase effectiveness with low‐income Caucasian and Hispanic audiences for adults and thirdgrade children. Recruitment is more effective if the target audience knows the recruiter. Methods such as posters and letters do not work. The facility needs to be considered sa…
Focus Group Methodology
Focus group discussions are being used more often during the formative phase of nutrition education program development. This article discusses focus group procedure adaptations to increase effectiveness with low‐income Caucasian and Hispanic audiences for adults and thirdgrade children. Recruitment is more effective if the target audience knows the recruiter. Methods such as posters and letters do not work. The facility needs to be considered sa…
Caucasian and Mexican American low‐income children's thoughts about vegetables and fruits
The objective of this study was to determine behavioral, personal, and environmental factors that influence low‐income children's fruit and vegetable intake. Focus group questions were developed using the social cognitive theory (SCT). Four Caucasian (27 children) and six Mexican American focus groups (30 children) were conducted. Mexican‐American children stated they had the ability to prepare vegetables and fruits whereas Caucasian children exp…
Ethnic group (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Anthropology (1 work) · Biology (1 work) · Business (1 work)