J Korean Diet Assoc.  2024 May;30(2):83-94. 10.14373/JKDA.2024.30.2.83.

Qualitative Research to Build a Nutrition Education Program Operation Model at Social Welfare Facilities for People with Disabilities: One-On-One In-Depth Interview

• Kim J
• Jeon MS

• KMID: 2555907
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14373/JKDA.2024.30.2.83

Abstract

Nutrition education is essential for the health of people with disabilities. This paper presents nutrition education topics and operational directions for people with disabilities living in social welfare facilities for people with disabilities. This study was conducted through one-on-one, in-depth interviews with 11 operators and workers at social welfare facilities where people with disabilities reside. They were asked about the current status of nutrition education at the social welfare facility for people with disabilities where the interviewee works, major diseases of residents, topics of nutrition education needed, and preferred education methods to determine the type of nutrition education for people with disabilities needed in the field. As a topic of nutrition education, dietary education for obesity prevention and management was most requested, and education on basic nutritional ingredients was also desired. It was mentioned that the educational level would be appropriate for children aged 6∼9, and using materials that would attract interest was recommended. Activity-based face-to-face education was preferred for the operation of the program, and it was mentioned that education would be possible in a short period. In addition, it was mentioned that nutrition education is necessary for people with disabilities and workers at social welfare facilities for people with disabilities. Confirming the topic and operation direction of the nutrition education program required by social welfare facilities for people with disabilities will make it possible to contribute to providing nutrition education tailored to social welfare facilities for people with disabilities in Korea.

Keyword

disabled; nutrition education; social welfare facilities; needs