Factor

Example of approach to providing support

Cultural factors affecting lifestyle choices and behaviors

Acknowledge the cultural significance of certain food and activities

Ensure health messages are culturally appropriate and provide culturally specific resources

Limited access to healthy foods

Provide examples of affordable healthy food choices available locally

Limited understanding of high-energy versus low-energy foods

Provide practical nutrition messages (e.g. cut fat off meat before cooking, reduce sugar intake, increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, grill or boil foods rather than fry)

Limited opportunities for physical activity

Provide advice on increasing incidental activity and moderate-intensity activity (e.g. choosing the stairs, walking to work)

Attitudes to physical activity

Provide advice on locally available resources to support physical activity (e.g. walking groups, culturally appropriate physical activity classes, women-only venues)

Limited access to psychological services (e.g. due to costs or distance)

Consider alternative approaches to psychological support (e.g. telephone or online resources)

Limited access to culturally appropriate health services for follow-up

Involve relevant healthcare professionals to assist in providing culturally appropriate care (e.g. Aboriginal health worker, multicultural health worker, interpreter)

Limited access to healthcare services for follow-up (e.g. due to distance)

Consider referral to community-based program (peer support groups, commercial providers)

Lack of support to change

Involve family or close others in decision-making and interventions