Food choice motivations and perceptions of healthy eating: a cross-sectional study among consumers in the UAE
The results of the current study offer valuable insights into various crucial aspects that impact the decisions of individuals' food choices. Based on distinct motivational structures identified through cluster analysis, personalised approaches can encourage healthier dietary practices. A holistic approach acknowledging emotional, economic, environmental, alongside health-related factors is vital.
Authors
- Leila Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0946-1818)
- A. Farah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9209-3333)
- Maysm N. Mohamad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6396-6625)
- Sheima T. Saleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2871-1341)
- Lily Stojanovska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7186-4461)
- Rameez Al Daour
- Reyad S. Obaid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8440-8307)
- Emad Masuadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7360-7693)
- Tareq M. Osaili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6166-1388)
- Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri
- Habiba I. Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2685-1244)
- Mona Hashim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3395-8453)
- Md. Kapil Ahmed
- Fatma Al-Fayadh
- Hanin Sad
- Humood Alghanem
Institutions
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JO)
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
- University of Sharjah (AE)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- Victoria University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20836-8
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.39