Do knowledge, beliefs and self-efficacy influence self-reported fat intake in people of lower income?
Mei-Wei Chang, BSN, RN, Linda, C. Baumann, PhD, RN, FAAN, Roberta Hoebeke, MS, RN, CS, FNP, and Mi-Kyung Song, MS, RN. University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, K6/380 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792, 608-263-5315, MEIWEICHANG@students.wisc.edu Coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes, leading causes of death in the United States, are associated with dietary factors. Understanding what factors underlie the willingness to adopt healthy eating habits is critical for designing effective interventions. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between nutrition knowledge, beliefs, and self-efficacy and self-reported fat intake behaviors. A convenience sample of 41 adults with self-reported high blood pressure and/or high blood sugar was recruited from a community health center. Mean age of the sample was 41.2 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 30.0. The sample was 58.5% Black; 31.8% had less than high school education and 78% h
