Huffman Fatma G, Vaccaro Joan A, Zarini Gustavo G, Dixon Zisca
a Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work , Florida International University , Miami , Florida , USA.
Ecol Food Nutr. 2014;53(1):42-57. doi: 10.1080/03670244.2013.774674.
This study examined associations of language preference and length of stay in the United States and diet among 132 Haitian Americans aged ≥35, born in Haiti. Two dietary indices, Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), were used to assess dietary quality. Years in the United States (>15 years; B = 0.063, p = .012) and female gender (B = 5.63, p = .028) were positively associated with AHEI. Lower HEI scores were associated with speaking no English (B = -6.11, p = .026). Participants reporting an income under 20,000/yr had lower AHEI scores (B = -7.63, p = .014). Concurrent use of these indices would provide a screening tool for nutrition intervention. Public health programs targeting low-cost resources, such as community gardening, are recommended to reduce health disparities among this population.
本研究调查了132名年龄≥35岁、出生于海地的海地裔美国人的语言偏好、在美国的停留时间与饮食之间的关联。使用了两个饮食指数，即健康饮食指数（HEI）和替代健康饮食指数（AHEI）来评估饮食质量。在美国居住的年限（>15年；B = 0.063，p = 0.012）和女性性别（B = 5.63，p = 0.028）与AHEI呈正相关。较低的HEI得分与不会说英语有关（B = -6.11，p = 0.026）。报告年收入低于20,000美元的参与者的AHEI得分较低（B = -7.63，p = 0.014）。同时使用这些指数将为营养干预提供一种筛查工具。建议开展针对低成本资源的公共卫生项目，如社区园艺，以减少该人群中的健康差距。
