scholarly journals Progress towards elimination of IDD in the Islamic Republic of Iran: a KAP survey of iodized salt consumption

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-242
Author(s):  
R. Sheikholeslam
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorders ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption ◽  
Made In

It has been recognized for a number of years that iodine deficiency disorders constitute a health problem in the Islamic Republic of Iran. A programme for the prevention of such disorders was established in 1989 and intensive efforts have been made to overcome obstacles hindering its implementation. This study investigates the difficulties encountered, common factors behind the prevalence of iodine deficiency, the progress made in combating it and the results of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the need to consume iodized salt. The final part of the study presents general conclusions and recommendations which may be of use to countries facing a similar problem in the field of health and nutrition

Long lasting prophylaxis of iodine deficiency after a successful information campaign for iodized salt consumption

Endocrine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 461-462
Author(s):  
Domenico Meringolo ◽  
Davide Bianchi ◽  
Bartolomeo Bellanova ◽  
Massimo Torlontano ◽  
Giuseppe Costante
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Information Campaign ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of People in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with Regard to Iodine-Deficiency Disorders and Iodized Salt

1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Yamada ◽  
D. Oyunchimeg ◽  
T. Igari ◽  
D. Buttumur ◽  
M. Oyunbileg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Common Salt ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorders ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Salt Iodization

In 1995 Mongolia introduced a national programme of salt iodization to eliminate iodine-deficiency disorders. To investigate the extent of acceptability and utilization of iodized salt, a study of people's knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) was carried out in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, in 1996 and 1997. A total of 838 people (housewives, parents of schoolchildren, post-partum women, and pregnant women) were interviewed about their KAP regarding iodine-deficiency disorders and iodized salt. In addition, the amount of salt consumption at the household level was examined. Over 95% of the study population knew about iodine-deficiency disorders and iodized salt, and most of them received the information from television and radio. About 90% of them had already used iodized salt. The price of iodized salt is a little higher than that of common salt, but it is still affordable for most people. This study demonstrates the possibility of the expansion of the programme nationwide.

scholarly journals Iodized salt consumption and iodine deficiency status in China: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Lijun Fan ◽  
Xiaohui Su ◽  
Hongmei Shen ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
Fangang Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption

scholarly journals Does a text messaging intervention improve knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding iodine deficiency and iodized salt consumption?

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2320-2325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladan Mehran ◽  
Pantea Nazeri ◽  
Hossein Delshad ◽  
Parvin Mirmiran ◽  
Yadollah Mehrabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Urinary Iodine ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Urinary Iodine Concentration ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption ◽  
And Control

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of implementation of a prevention programme via mobile phone text messaging in enhancing knowledge, attitudes and practice concerning iodine deficiency and iodized salt consumption.DesignIn a randomized controlled trial, participants were subjected to a brief tele-educational support regarding iodine deficiency and the importance of iodized salt consumption. The intervention group received daily text messages via mobile phone for 6 weeks. Knowledge, attitude and practice scores, urinary iodine concentration and salt iodine content were assessed at baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention.SettingParticipants were recruited from health-care centres in Tehran, the capital city of Iran.SubjectsFor the present study 205 females aged ≥18 years were randomly assigned to the intervention (n 95) and control (n 110) groups.ResultsA significant difference was found in median knowledge scores between the intervention and control groups at follow-up (P = 0·004). There was also a significant difference in median attitude scores between the intervention and control groups (P = 0·02). The intervention group did not differ significantly in median practice score, urinary iodine concentration and salt iodine content from the control group.ConclusionsText messaging interventions are effective in improving individuals’ knowledge and attitudes regarding preventive health-care topics.

scholarly journals Experiences in the prevention, control and elimination of iodine deficiency disorders: a regional perspective

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 761-770 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Azizi ◽  
L. Mehran
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
World Health ◽  
National Study ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorders ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
The Status ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Health Organization

Before 1987, iodine deficiency was not considered an issue of major importance in the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region [EMR]. Progress began with a systematic national study of goitre and other iodine deficiency disorders [IDD] in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1983. Following a major review of the prevalence of IDD in member states, Guidelines for national programmes for the control of iodine deficiency disorders in the EMR were published by the World Health Organization [WHO] in 1988. This paper discusses progress towards elimination of iodine deficiency by reviewing the status of IDD in the countries of EMR and programmes for prevention and control of IDD with particular reference to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first country to be declared IDD-free by WHO

scholarly journals Impact of knowledge, attitude, and practice on iodized salt consumption at the household level in selected coastal regions of Bangladesh

Heliyon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e06747
Author(s):  
Mohammad Asadul Habib ◽  
Mohammad Rahanur Alam ◽  
Susmita Ghosh ◽  
Tanjina Rahman ◽  
Sompa Reza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Coastal Regions ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Iodized Salt Consumption and its Association with Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Among 6–12 years Age Group Children in Bihar

2018 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kislay Parag ◽  
Dhananjay Kumar ◽  
Rajesh Ranjan Sinha ◽  
Ajay Krishna ◽  
Rashmi Singh
Keyword(s):  
Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption

scholarly journals Awareness on usage of iodized salt and its treatment effect among dental students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 840-842
Author(s):  
Praneeksha Ravichandran ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy ◽  
Keerthi Sasanka
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Treatment Effect ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iodised Salt ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Development Disabilities ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Iodised salt is table salt mixed with minute amounts of the element iodine. The ingestion of iodine prevents iodine deficiency. Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of intellectual and development disabilities. To create awareness among dental students on the iodizied salt and its treatment effect on iodine deficiency. The questionnaire was based on the observational cross-sectional type of study comprising 100 dental students from the Saveetha Dental College. A self-administered questionnaire was given to the students. It was designed to collect data on the use of iodized salt among dental students through an online survey mode containing a set of 10 questions about the use of iodized salt and is a yes or no type. The results were evaluated based on the answers given by the participants. 84% of the dental students use iodised salt, which is more than half but still, the rest of them did not use iodized salt. 26% of dental students have an iodine deficiency. 83% of the students use iodized salt for cooking. 61 % of the students think that iodised salt is healthy. 32%students have answered that sea salt and 7% Himalayan salt is healthy. 65% of the dental students were aware of average salt consumption per day. Majority of the dental students were aware of iodized salt and its treatment effect on iodine deficiency. However, more needs to create on its adverse effects and its role in dietary intake of iodine.

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