Knowledge attitude and behaviours towards dietary salt in a selected slum population in Bangladesh

Sarker, Rajib Chandra; Mondal, Rajib; Roy, Dipankar Chandra; Acharya, Narayan; Afrin, Rubya; Mandal, Suman; M, Rashid; Abu, Hena; Moniruzzaman, Mohammad; Banik, Palash Chandra

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“…Although level of knowledge found mostly 'Average', the overall knowledge on health consequences of too much salt intake was found hundred percent among the participating nurses when compared to the faculties and doctors (93.5%), 13 medical students (89.9%), 14 mass-population (60.7%) 8 and slum population (61.9%) 17 of Bangladesh. The proportion of nurses (62.6%) believed for using just the right amount of salt in meal has been found almost similar to the medical students (60.7%) 14 but double than the faculties and doctors (29.3%), 13 higher than mass-population (44.4%), 8 but less than the slum population (82.8%).…”

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“…17 Their high salt containing processed food intake behavior was remarkably higher (76.8%) than the faculties and doctors (41.8%) 13 the medical students (72.2%), 14 mass-population (65.9%) 8 and slum population (63.0%). 17 According to the previous evidence from Bangladesh, it is evident that a noticeable proportion of nurses are at risk for developing hypertension considering their salt intake behavior. 11 When comparing to the adult population of other countries it was found that most participants in a Jordanian study 18 rarely or never added salt in meal (66%), while only 8% of them regularly added salt which was six times more among the nursing population.…”

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“…The proportion of nurses (62.6%) believed for using just the right amount of salt in meal has been found almost similar to the medical students (60.7%) 14 but double than the faculties and doctors (29.3%), 13 higher than mass-population (44.4%), 8 but less than the slum population (82.8%). 17 Moreover, the proportion of nurses believing that lowering salt in diet is very important was higher (83.4%) than the faculties and doctors (72.8%) 13 and medical students (57.6%), 14 more than double than the mass-population (38.8%) 8 and three times higher than the slum population (26.0%). 17 However, more proportion of nurses (49.3%) used to take extra salt in meal than the faculties and doctors (28.3%) 13 and the medical students (37.2%), 14 but less than the masspopulation (59.4%) 8 and slum population (58.1%).…”

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“…17 Moreover, the proportion of nurses believing that lowering salt in diet is very important was higher (83.4%) than the faculties and doctors (72.8%) 13 and medical students (57.6%), 14 more than double than the mass-population (38.8%) 8 and three times higher than the slum population (26.0%). 17 However, more proportion of nurses (49.3%) used to take extra salt in meal than the faculties and doctors (28.3%) 13 and the medical students (37.2%), 14 but less than the masspopulation (59.4%) 8 and slum population (58.1%). 17 Their high salt containing processed food intake behavior was remarkably higher (76.8%) than the faculties and doctors (41.8%) 13 the medical students (72.2%), 14 mass-population (65.9%) 8 and slum population (63.0%).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…17 However, more proportion of nurses (49.3%) used to take extra salt in meal than the faculties and doctors (28.3%) 13 and the medical students (37.2%), 14 but less than the masspopulation (59.4%) 8 and slum population (58.1%). 17 Their high salt containing processed food intake behavior was remarkably higher (76.8%) than the faculties and doctors (41.8%) 13 the medical students (72.2%), 14 mass-population (65.9%) 8 and slum population (63.0%). 17 According to the previous evidence from Bangladesh, it is evident that a noticeable proportion of nurses are at risk for developing hypertension considering their salt intake behavior.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Dietary Salt Intake among Nurses Working in a Cardiac Hospital in Bangladesh Sciences

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Background: Noticeable proportion of Bangladeshi population including health professionals is habituated with excessive salt intake although having a good knowledge and attitude. There is no related data regarding salt intake practice among nurses in Bangladesh. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards dietary salt intake among the nurses working in a selected cardiac hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 211 nurses working in National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute (NHFHRI), Dhaka. The NHFHRI was selected purposively and all of the nurses were targeted to recruit. Modified WHO Salt Module of STEPS Questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: All of them believed that too much salt in diet could cause serious health problems, and majority (76.8%) had average knowledge regarding the health effects of excess salt intake. More than eighty percent (83.4%) believed that lowering the salt in diet is very important and about two-third (62.6%) used to consume salt just the right amount. Almost half (49.3%) of the nurses were used to add extra salt during their meal and three-quarter (76.8%) were used to take high salt content processed food. The median of extra salt intake among the always users (n=52) was found 2.5 g per day. Conclusion: In spite of having good knowledge and positive attitude towards dietary salt intake, the added salt intake behavior was noteworthy among the nurses working in NHFHRI. Cardiovasc. j. 2019; 12(1): 53-58

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Association of exposure to salinity in groundwater with chronic kidney disease among diabetic population in Bangladesh

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Globally, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the major public health concerns. CKD and renal failure are reported to be high in the areas with higher salinity, however, the association is still unclear. We aimed at assessing the association of degree of groundwater salinity with CKD among diabetic populations of two selected areas in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional analytic study was carried out among 356 diabetic patients aged 40–60 years in high groundwater salinity exposed Pirojpur (n = 151) and non-exposed Dinajpur (n = 205), the southern and northern districts of Bangladesh, respectively. The primary outcome was the presence of CKD (via estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 ml/min) using Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation. Binary logistic regression analyses were done. In non-exposed (mean age 51.2±6.9 years) and exposed (mean age 50.8±6.9 years) respondents, men (57.6%) and women (62.9%) were predominant, respectively. The proportion of patients with CKD was found to be higher in the exposed group than that of the non-exposed group (33.1% vs. 26.8%; P 0.199). The odds (OR [95% confidence interval]; P) of CKD were not found to be significantly higher in high salinity exposed respondents (1.35 [0.85–2.14]; 0.199), compared to the non-exposed. However, the odds of hypertension were found to be significantly higher in high salinity exposed respondents (2.10 [1.37–3.23]; 0.001), compared to the non-exposed. And, the interaction of high salinity and hypertension showed a significant association with CKD (P = 0.009). In conclusion, the findings suggest that groundwater salinity may not be directly associated with CKD in southern Bangladesh, however, it may have an indirect association with the disorder through the association of hypertension with groundwater salinity. Further large scaled studies are required to answer the research hypothesis more clearly.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Dietary Salt Intake among University Students

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High salt intake is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) for dietary salt intake among university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from The University of Lahore. Total 100 students were selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. SPSS Version 25.0 was used for data analysis. Inclusion Criteria included participants between the ages of 18 to 30 and also healthy individuals. Results: 40 participants were underweighted, 44 normal-weight, and 16 were over-weight of BMI. 80 respondents were under-graduated and 20 respondents were post graduated, 90 unmarried and 10 married respondents, 83 belonged to middle class, 23 participants felt warning signs before the start of blood pressure. 60 was affecting the quality of life, 28 were affecting on daily activities. In knowledge based, 95% agreed high salt cause health problems, 23 consumed high salt. In Attitude based, 50 participants were right amount of salt, 35 participants consumed salty snacks and 32 consumed pickle foods. In practices based, 31 participants rarely tried to reduce spices, 41 participants were trying to buy low salt foods, 23 consumed or added soy sauce to food at the table, and 20 consumed pasta and noodles less than 1-2 times weekly, 59 consumed fast foods. Conclusions: The study showed that all of the participants consume sauces, pickles and salty snacks which are major dietary sources of salt. Public education initiatives should promote less use of “hidden salt”. High salt intake is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) for dietary salt intake among university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from The University of Lahore. Total 100 students were selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. SPSS Version 25.0 was used for data analysis. Inclusion Criteria included participants between the ages of 18 to 30 and also healthy individuals. Results: 40 participants were underweighted, 44 normal-weight, and 16 were over-weight of BMI. 80 respondents were under-graduated and 20 respondents were post graduated, 90 unmarried and 10 married respondents, 83 belonged to middle class, 23 participants felt warning signs before the start of blood pressure. 60 was affecting the quality of life, 28 were affecting on daily activities. In knowledge based, 95% agreed high salt cause health problems, 23 consumed high salt. In Attitude based, 50 participants were right amount of salt, 35 participants consumed salty snacks and 32 consumed pickle foods. In practices based, 31 participants rarely tried to reduce spices, 41 participants were trying to buy low salt foods, 23 consumed or added soy sauce to food at the table, and 20 consumed pasta and noodles less than 1-2 times weekly, 59 consumed fast foods. Conclusions: The study showed that all of the participants consume sauces, pickles and salty snacks which are major dietary sources of salt. Public education initiatives should promote less use of “hidden salt”.

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Knowledge attitude and behaviours towards dietary salt in a selected slum population in Bangladesh

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Dietary Salt Intake among Nurses Working in a Cardiac Hospital in Bangladesh Sciences

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Dietary Salt Intake among Nurses Working in a Cardiac Hospital in Bangladesh Sciences

Association of exposure to salinity in groundwater with chronic kidney disease among diabetic population in Bangladesh

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Dietary Salt Intake among University Students

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