Perception Of Food Environment On Dietary Behaviour Using Photovoice Among Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State:- Obonumah, Gift E
ABSTRACT
Food
environments are the conditions that influence people's food and beverage
choices as well as nutritional status and are regarded as the consumer
interface with the food system that encompasses the availability,
affordability, convenience, promotion and quality, and accessibility of foods.
This study examines the perceptions of the food environment and its influence
on the dietary behaviors of university students at Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike, employing the photovoice methodology. Utilizing a
participatory action research framework, 20 undergraduate students documented
their food environments through photographs and participated in in-depth
interviews to elucidate their experiences. Key dimensions of the food environment—availability,
accessibility, affordability, convenience, advertisement, and quality were
analyzed using thematic analysis to identify their impact on dietary choices.
The findings reveal significant reliance on local markets, seasonal and
economic influences on food availability, and the constraints imposed by
storage limitations. Additionally, the study highlights the pervasive role of
affordability and convenience in shaping food preferences, often leading
students toward processed and less nutritious options. Marketing and promotion
were also found to exert notable influence on packaged food purchase among the
students. This research underscores the importance of addressing structural and
economic barriers to healthier eating through targeted interventions and
policies. Moreover, it demonstrates the efficacy of photovoice in capturing and
contextualizing the complex interplay between food environments and individual
dietary behaviors, providing a valuable methodological approach for future
studies in nutrition and public health.
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GIFT, E (2025). Perception Of Food Environment On Dietary Behaviour Using Photovoice Among Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State:- Obonumah, Gift E. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Jul 23, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-food-environment-on-dietary-behaviour-using-photovoice-among-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state-obonumah-gift-e-7-2
ELEOJO, GIFT. "Perception Of Food Environment On Dietary Behaviour Using Photovoice Among Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State:- Obonumah, Gift E" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 10 Jul. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-food-environment-on-dietary-behaviour-using-photovoice-among-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state-obonumah-gift-e-7-2. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
ELEOJO, GIFT. "Perception Of Food Environment On Dietary Behaviour Using Photovoice Among Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State:- Obonumah, Gift E". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 10 Jul. 2025. Web. 23 Jul. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-food-environment-on-dietary-behaviour-using-photovoice-among-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state-obonumah-gift-e-7-2 >.
ELEOJO, GIFT. "Perception Of Food Environment On Dietary Behaviour Using Photovoice Among Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State:- Obonumah, Gift E" Mouau.afribary.org (2025). Accessed 23 Jul. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-food-environment-on-dietary-behaviour-using-photovoice-among-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state-obonumah-gift-e-7-2