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Tytuł:
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Knowledge and Practice of Micronutrient Dietary Intake among Patients Attending an Urban Comprehensive Health Centre.
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Autorzy:
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Deji SA; Department of Community Medicine, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
Fakayode LA; Department of Community Medicine, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
Popoola TA; Department of Community Medicine, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
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Źródło:
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West African journal of medicine [West Afr J Med] 2021 Jan; Vol. 38 (1), pp. 42-47.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: Lagos : West African College Of Physicians And West African College Of Surgeons
Original Publication: [Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria] : West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons, [1981-
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MeSH Terms:
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Micronutrients*
Nutritional Status*
Adult ; Child ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Eating ; Female ; Humans ; Nigeria ; Urban Population
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Substance Nomenclature:
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0 (Micronutrients)
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20210119 Date Completed: 20210125 Latest Revision: 20210127
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Update Code:
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20240105
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PMID:
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33463706
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Background: Micronutrients are needed in small quantities but are vital in the proper functioning of the human body. Deficiencies in the intake of food rich in micronutrient lead to major health problems among children and adults especially in developing countries.
Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge and practice of micronutrient dietary intake among patients attending an urban comprehensive health centre in Oke-Ila , Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Methods: The study design was a cross-sectional survey. A total of 150 patients were recruited into the study by purposive sampling method on different clinic days. Semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to elicit data collection on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and practice of micronutrient dietary intake among respondents. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation as inferential statistics. Summary statistics were presented using frequencies, tables and charts. Inferential statistics were used to test for associations between categorical variables. P-value was set at 0.05.
Results: The mean age of respondents was 34.1±11.1 years and 62 (42%) respondents were aged between 30-39 years. One hundred and twelve (74.7%) were females; 109 (72.6%) were married; 109 (72.6%) had tertiary education. About 58% had poor knowledge of micronutrients, while 96% had good practice of micronutrient-rich food intake.
Conclusion: The research concluded that most respondents had good practices compared to the knowledge of micronutrient dietary intake. More attention should be paid to increase awareness and knowledge of micronutrient dietary intake so as to bridge the knowledge gap.
