Emily M Piltch1, Sonya S Shin2, Robert F Houser1, Timothy Griffin1. 1. Tufts University, Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, 150 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA02111, USA. 2. Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment, Gallup, NM, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Navajo Nation residents experience extreme rates of poverty, food insecurity and diet-related diseases. While many residents travel far to shop at grocery stores, there are small stores closer to home that could provide more healthy options, like fruits and vegetables (F&V). Little is known from the perspective of store owners and managers regarding the barriers and facilitators to offering F&V; the present study contributes to filling that gap. DESIGN: Data were collected through structured interviews from a sampling frame of all store owners or managers in the setting (n 29). SETTING: Small stores in Navajo Nation, New Mexico, USA. Navajo Nation is predominantly rural and the largest federally recognized Native American tribe in the USA. PARTICIPANTS: Sixteen managers and six owners at twenty-two stores. RESULTS: When asked about the types of foods that were most commonly purchased at their stores, most participants reported snacks and drinks (82 and 68 %, respectively). Many participants reported they would like to offer more fresh F&V. However, barriers included varying perceived customer demand, limited F&V choices from distributors and (for some managers) limited authority over product selection. CONCLUSIONS: Findings contribute to the discussion on engaging store owners and managers in providing quality, healthy foods close to home in low-income, rural regions.
OBJECTIVE: Navajo Nation residents experience extreme rates of poverty, food insecurity and diet-related diseases. While many residents travel far to shop at grocery stores, there are small stores closer to home that could provide more healthy options, like fruits and vegetables (F&V). Little is known from the perspective of store owners and managers regarding the barriers and facilitators to offering F&V; the present study contributes to filling that gap. DESIGN: Data were collected through structured interviews from a sampling frame of all store owners or managers in the setting (n 29). SETTING: Small stores in Navajo Nation, New Mexico, USA. Navajo Nation is predominantly rural and the largest federally recognized Native American tribe in the USA. PARTICIPANTS: Sixteen managers and six owners at twenty-two stores. RESULTS: When asked about the types of foods that were most commonly purchased at their stores, most participants reported snacks and drinks (82 and 68 %, respectively). Many participants reported they would like to offer more fresh F&V. However, barriers included varying perceived customer demand, limited F&V choices from distributors and (for some managers) limited authority over product selection. CONCLUSIONS: Findings contribute to the discussion on engaging store owners and managers in providing quality, healthy foods close to home in low-income, rural regions.
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Food supply; Fruits and vegetables; Rural; Small stores
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