Impact of nutritional education on nutritional status of under-five children in two rural communities of south-west Nigeria

Sule, Stephen; Onayade, Adedeji; Abiona, Titilayo C.; Fatusi, Adesegun O.; Ojofeitimi, E.O.; Esimai, Olapeju A.; Ijadunola, Kayode T.

doi:10.4103/1117-1936.181304

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“… 40 Similarly, in two rural communities in southwestern Nigeria, the impact of a nutrition education program significantly improved knowledge and attitudes regarding key feeding recommendations for infants and young children. 41 These findings reinforce the idea that, through well-structured nutrition education programs adapted to local needs and realities, it is possible to improve the level of knowledge of individuals living in rural communities. 39 This improvement, in turn, has the potential to positively influence the dietary decisions of heads of household and, therefore, their health status and that of family members, particularly the most vulnerable in the household, such as young children and older adults.…”

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“… 15 In fact, several studies suggest that good knowledge of maternal/caregiver nutrition protects young children from events leading to acute and chronic malnutrition. 41–44 Therefore, such interventions are consolidated as a valuable investment for the well-being and sustainable development of rural communities, especially in the health and nutrition of young children, who represent the future of these communities.…”

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Impact of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Knowledge, Healthy Eating Index, and Biochemical Profile in a Rural Community in Peru

Cusquisibán-Alcantara,

Toledo-Garrido,

Calizaya-Milla

et al. 2024

JMDH

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Background Non-communicable diseases in adults and anemia in children represent a major global public health problem, with multiple causes including poor dietary quality. However, nutrition education interventions can empower individuals to make appropriate dietary changes. Objective To evaluate the impact of a nutritional education intervention on nutrition knowledge (NK), healthy eating index (HEI), and biochemical profile in families in the community in Peru. Methods A pre-experimental study was conducted in the community of Sinchicuy, located on the banks of the Amazon River, Iquitos, Peru. Nutrition education was provided over a 16-week period to a total of 61 heads of household (23 children under 5 years of age and 23 older adults). Fasting glucose and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration analyses were also carried out before and after the intervention. Results After the intervention, a significant improvement in the NK score was observed, increasing by 90% (p < 0.001). Additionally, the average HEI scores experienced a significant increase, rising by approximately 11.4% (p < 0.001). In children under 5 years of age, the Hb level showed a significant increase of 5.1% (p = 0.017). However, no statistically significant difference in glucose concentration was observed in older adults after the intervention. Conclusion The findings of this study indicated a positive impact on NK, HEI, and Hb in heads of households, older adults, and children under five in a rural community where there is limited access to basic services.

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Impact of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Knowledge, Healthy Eating Index, and Biochemical Profile in a Rural Community in Peru

Cusquisibán-Alcantara,

Toledo-Garrido,

Calizaya-Milla

et al. 2024

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“…The study had implication not only in the field of nursing, but also in other disciplines. Education programme should give importance to equip the mothers with adequate knowledge regarding nutrition thereby preventing from threat of nutritional deficiencies [7].…”

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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding the Nutrition for Under Five Children in Selected Areas of Bagalkot with a View to Develop a Self Instructional Module

Patali

2018

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In India it is observed from various nutrition surveys that the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating mothers and infants is not satisfactory, this is probably due to lack of basic knowledge regarding proper nutrition and wrong customs prevalent in the community besides non-availability and low intake of food. To bring about changes in the knowledge in the mothers regarding nutrition[1], an attempt was made to assess mothers’ knowledge and hence to improve it based on their learning needs through an instructional module. Children are future of society and mothers are guardian of that future [2]. Hence to ensure sound foundation and secure future of any society health and nutrition of their children need protection. Children below five years of age require most attention, as this is the period of rapid growth and development, which makes them highly vulnerable to malnutrition. Malnutrition in this stage has far reaching consequences on child’s future by severely effecting child’s physical and mental development [2]. Yet malnutrition among children is widely prevalent in South East Asia region more so in India. As per available data about half of children in this age group suffer from different grade of malnutrition. Malnutrition in turns weakens the immune system of the child, thereby contributes to more than 50% of deaths associated with infectious diseases among this age group

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Reduced Morbidity Motivated Adoption of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices after Nutrition Education Intervention in Rural Malawi

Chiutsi-Phiri

Heil

Kalimbira

et al. 2017

Ecology of Food and Nutrition

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This study assessed caregivers' knowledge and practices and factors that influence the adoption of improved infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices after nutrition education in Kasungu and Mzimba districts among 198 caregivers. Mixed-methods convergent-parallel design, including knowledge tests, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews in the intervention areas, was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Data were analyzed using count regression and content analysis, which showed that knowledge increased among caregivers after nutrition education. The knowledge about diet diversification for young children as well as about hygienic practices when preparing food and during feeding improved in addition. Enhanced health among children motivated caregivers to apply improved IYCF practices. The study was based on the caregivers' reports. Long-term effects of exposure to nutrition education are unknown. However, the nutrition education that focused on the child's health benefits motivated mothers to adopt improved IYCF practices.

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Impact of nutritional education on nutritional status of under-five children in two rural communities of south-west Nigeria

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Impact of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Knowledge, Healthy Eating Index, and Biochemical Profile in a Rural Community in Peru

Impact of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Knowledge, Healthy Eating Index, and Biochemical Profile in a Rural Community in Peru

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding the Nutrition for Under Five Children in Selected Areas of Bagalkot with a View to Develop a Self Instructional Module

Reduced Morbidity Motivated Adoption of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices after Nutrition Education Intervention in Rural Malawi

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