scholarly journals The Influence of Household Procurement Strategies on Food Intake and Nutritional Status of Pre-school Children in Rural Western Kenya

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary K. Walingo ◽  
Francis M. Kidake
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Levels ◽  
Procurement Strategies

<p>A cross sectional survey design was set up to assess the influence of household procurement strategies on food intake and nutritional status of preschool children in from 196 households in Vihiga County, Kenya. Dietary diversity was positively correlated with food availability (p&lt;0.05). Increased consumption of bread and cereals, and, fruits and vegetables was influenced by food availability and food consumption (dietary diversity) (&lt;0.05). Roots and tubers, legumes and pulses, and carbonated drinks were the main contributors to food procurement strategies and availability (F= 3.419, F sig=0.02). Nutrition outcome was influenced by household socioeconomic status (R= 0.189, p value = 0.012) and income levels of households (R= 0.246, p value= 0.002), while procurement strategies had no effect on the nutritional status of the pre-school child. Household income levels determined food availability, diversity and intake.</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Pattern of a Rural Adult Population in Dry Zone, Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Hansani Madushika Abeywickrama ◽  
K. M. Swarna Wimalasiri ◽  
Yu Koyama ◽  
Mieko Uchiyama ◽  
Utako Shimizu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Diversity Score

The objective of this work was to describe average dietary intake, physical activity (PA) and nutritional status of the adult population of Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional survey, including one 24-h dietary recall, international physical activity questionnaire and anthropometric measurements was conducted in a representative sample of 120 adults. Mean (SD) for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) were 23.06(4.20) kg/m2, 85.6(9.5) cm, 0.95(0.05) and 0.55(0.07), respectively. Significant differences were observed in height, body fat %, body muscle %, hip circumference, WHR, WHtR, fat mass index and hand grip strength between men and women (p < 0.05). Among the study group, 35.8% were overweight, 13.3% were obese and 11.7% were underweight. Central obesity was observed in 59.2%, 97.5% and 74.2% of adults by WC, WHR and WHtR, respectively. Mean (SD) dietary diversity score and dietary diversity score with portions were 4.77(1.28) and 4.09(1.32), respectively. Mean daily intake of protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy were well below the national recommendations. Despite the higher PA level, nearly half the population was overweight and obese and the majority was centrally obese. None of the dietary diversity scores met the optimal levels, suggesting poor quality and quantity of the diet.

INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER COMPETENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wangu Wachiuri ◽  
Dr. Esther Waiganjo ◽  
Dr. Noor Ismail ◽  
Prof. Romanus Odhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
The One

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of supplier competence on the performance of state corporations in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted cross-sectional survey design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was all the 187 state corporations in Kenya. The study employed a census approach. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted to measure the research instruments reliability and validity. Descriptive statistics were used aided by Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 24 to compute percentages of respondents’ answers. Inferential statistics using linear regression and correlation analysis were applied to assist examining relationship between the research variables. The results were presented using tables and graphs.Results: The findings revealed that supplier competence explained 44.1 % of the total variations in performance of state corporations in Kenya. Further, the results indicated that the overall model was statistically significant as supported by a p value of 0.000. This was supported by an F statistic of 111.904 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. In addition, the findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between supplier competence and performance of state corporations in Kenya as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of (0.903). This implies that an increase in supplier competence by 1 unit would increase the performance of state corporations by 0.903units.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:  Based on the findings, the study recommended that suppliers should develop competent technical abilities so as to provide high quality products or services. Some of the technical dimensions that suppliers should develop competence in include; compliance with quantity, compliance with due date, compliance with packaging standard, production planning systems of suppliers, and maintenance activities of suppliers, plant layout and material. It’s also recommended that state corporations in Kenya should check frequently if supplier organisation is abreast with the newer information technology developments as technology is very dynamic and changes regularly as the technology that was used in the past is not the one we using now and it will not be the one we will use tomorrow.

scholarly journals Determinants of dietary diversity and its relationship with the nutritional status of pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahama Saaka ◽  
Sofo Mutaru ◽  
Shaibu Mohammed Osman
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract There is little information regarding factors that determine dietary diversity among pregnant women in Ghana. The present study, therefore, sought to assess the independent predictors of dietary diversity and its relationship with nutritional status of pregnant women in the Northern Region of Ghana. The present study was an analytical cross-sectional survey involving 423 pregnant women in different stages of gestation. The 24-h dietary recall method was used to assess minimum dietary diversity for women (MDD-W), and nutritional status was assessed using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurements. Binary logistic regression was performed to assess the association between maternal dietary diversity and maternal thinness and a P value of <0⋅05 was considered statistically significant. Of the 423 women, 79⋅9 % (95 % CI 76⋅1, 83⋅7) met the MDD-W and the prevalence of undernutrition among the pregnant women was 26⋅0 %. The analysis showed that women of low household wealth index were 48 % less likely (AOR 0⋅52, CI 0⋅31, 0⋅88) of meeting the MDD-W, whereas women from households of poor food insecurity were 88 % less likely (AOR 0⋅12, CI 0⋅05, 0⋅27) of achieving the MDD-W. Women of low household size were three times more likely of meeting the MDD-W (AOR 3⋅07, CI 1⋅13, 8⋅39). MDD-W was not associated with maternal underweight during pregnancy. In conclusion, the results of the present study showed that food insecurity and not low MDD-W, associated with mothers’ thinness (underweight) during pregnancy in peri-urban setting of Northern Ghana.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PMBA, PENGETAHUAN GIZI, ASUPAN MAKAN DAN STATUS PENYAKIT INFEKSI DENGAN STATUS GIZI BALITA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94
Author(s):  
Mohammad Furqan ◽  
Ahmad Faridi ◽  
Alib Birwin ◽  
Eka Susanti ◽  
Rafly Zar
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
The Body ◽  
Infants And Children ◽  
P Value ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Feeding Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Nutritional status is fully determined by the nutrients the body needs and other factors that determine the amount of absorption and use of these substances.Objective: in this study to determine the relationship between infant and toddler feeding patterns, nutritional knowledge, infection status and food intake with the nutritional status of children under five in Pagelaran Village, Pandeglang.Method: The study design was cross sectional with all toddlers as respondents, aged 0 - 59 months.Result: Feeding patterns of infants and children (PMBA) with the same nutritional status as thin, thin and obese in providing food is still not right, namely 72.7 with no significant relationship where the p-value 0.05. Meanwhile, maternal nutrition knowledge, infectious disease status and food intake related to energy intake all did not have a significant relationship where the p-value was 0.05.Conclusion: The pattern of feeding infants and children by mothers is still not as expected, where the level of mother's knowledge is still low about how to feed babies and children (PMBA).

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF FOOD AVAILABILITY ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN OF 6 MONTHS TO 23 MONTHS

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Melvin Salvatore Manyore
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Food Utilization ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Influence Of Food ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Purpose: The study, therefore, seeks to establish the relationship between the food availability and nutritional status of children of 6 months to 23 months. Specifically, the study will seek to determine the influence of food availability, food accessibility, food utilization and food safety on the nutritional status of children of 6 months to 23 months in Kenya.Methodology: The study will take a case study of Kenyan referral level 5 hospital. The hospital has approximately 600 mothers to children of 6 months to 23 months attending clinic in a month. This study will adopt descriptive cross sectional survey design. The study will target the mothers to the children of 6 months to 23 months. The study will also target the head nurses and Paediatricians from the nursing units in the hospital as the key informants. Stratified random sampling method will be used to select the respondents. That is, from the mothers of children of age groups 6-8 months, 9-11 months and 12-23 months. Data will be collected using self-administered structured questionnaires and the Key informant interview guides (KIIs). The study will use Fisher formula to select a sample size of 201 mothers from the total population. Pre-testing of the instruments will be conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the instrument. Data will be analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Data will be analyzed using chi-square to test the association between the variables. Binary logistic regression (Odds ratio regression) will be used to test the multivariate relationships between various independent and dependent variables.Findings: The study finds that there is a significant impact of food availability on nutritional status of children of 6 months to 23 months. Unique contribution to theory, policy, and practice: TThe inadequacy and unavailability of healthy and nutritious food in many households especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa indicates the serious level of food insecurity. Hartman, et al. (2016) additionally, finds out that dietary intake is not different by disease status (remission or relapse) however, in the absence of nutritional supplements, food intake is inadequate for many nutrients in many children stomach problems.

scholarly journals Internet Survey of Participant Demographics and Risk Factors for Injury in Competitive Agility Dogs

VCOT Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. e92-e98
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Evanow ◽  
Gretchen VanDeventer ◽  
Gina Dinallo ◽  
Sabine Mann ◽  
Christopher W. Frye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
P Value ◽  
Univariable Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Multivariable Model ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for an agility dog becoming injured during its career. We hypothesized that certain factors involved with the training, competition, age, sex, age of neuter, body condition, and management could be associated with the risk for injury. Study Design The outcome of interest in this cross-sectional survey design was injury versus no injury, and an initial univariable analysis screening was performed. All variables with a p-value of less than 0.20 in univariable analysis were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model. Manual backward stepwise removal was performed until remaining variables had a p-value of less than 0.05. Results Five-hundred responses were included in the analysis. In the final multivariable model adjusting for all other variables, breed, age, age at neuter, and level of competition remained associated with injury in the study population. Conclusion These findings support existing literature on the predispositions for injury with certain breeds and competition level. Our study further suggests, however, that there is a need to better understand how health decisions earlier in life may affect the prevalence for injury in the agility competitor, particularly regarding age at neutering and age of the competitor.

Emergency Services Utilization in Jakarta (Indonesia): A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients Attending Hospital Emergency Departments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syaribah Noor Brice ◽  
Justin James Boutilier ◽  
Daniel Gartner ◽  
Paul Harper ◽  
Vincent Knight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
P Value ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Hospital Emergency ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Time To Treatment ◽  
Hospital Emergency Departments

Abstract Background Pre-hospital and emergency services in Indonesia are still developing. Despite recent improvements in the Indonesian healthcare system, issues with the provision of pre-hospital and emergency services persist. The demand for pre-hospital and emergency services has not been the subject of previous research and, therefore, has not been fully understood. Our research explored the characteristics of patients attending hospital emergency departments in Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods The study used a cross-sectional survey design involving five general hospitals (four government-funded and one private). The patients’ demographic profile, medical conditions, time to treatment based on different medical conditions, and methods of transport to reach the hospitals were analysed using descriptive statistics. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare groups and the result was considered significant if the p-value < 0.05. Results A total of 1,964 patients was surveyed. The median age of patients was 44 years with an interquartile range (IQR) of 26 to 58 years. IQR describes the range of the middle 50% of values in the data when it is ordered from lowest to highest. Life-threatening conditions such as trauma and cardiovascular diseases were found in 8.6% and 6.6% of patients respectively, the general medical category accounted for 63%. The majority of patients with trauma travelled to the hospital using a motorcycle or car (59.8%). Ambulance was used by 9.3% of the patients, 38% of patients were not aware of the availability of ambulances. The median travel time by ambulances to the hospital was 42 minutes (IQR: 12 to 54 minutes). The median time to treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease was 102 minutes (IQR: 66 to 300 minutes). Conclusion Investing resources in pre-hospital and emergency services in Indonesia and in particular the provision of ambulance services, would create real benefits for the population and result in a significant reduction in deaths following heart disease and stroke.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PERILAKU PERSONAL HYGIENE DAN STATUS KECACINGAN DENGAN STATUS GIZI ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS II SUMBANG

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Lida Arifin ◽  
Dyah Umiyarni Purnamasari
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
School Children ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Determine Relation

Background : Nutrition is one kind of important factors that build qualified human resources. A child being underweight due to two important things, they are food intake and illness. One type of infection that is often found in children that worm infection. The infection is often found in developing countries with lack of personal hygiene. The purpose of this research is to determine relation between personal hygiene and status worm infection with nutritional status among primary children.   Methods : This study design was observational analytic study with cross sectional approach. The sample were 51 children fourth grade 01 Banjarsari Kulon and 02 Banjarsari Wetan Primary School.   Results : Respondents with normal nutritional status 72%. Respondents with good behavior personal hygiene 59%. Respondents with positive helminthiasis status 53%. Relation between personal hygiene and nutritional status was examined by chi square (p value 1.000 > 0.05). Relation between helminthiasis status and nutritional status p value 0.425. Relation between personal hygiene and helminthiasis status p value 0.625.   Conclusion : There is no relation between the behavior of personal hygiene and nutritional status of school children in Puskesmas II Sumbang. There is no relation between helminthiasis status and nutritional status of school children in Puskesmas II Sumbang. There is no relation between personal hygiene and helminthiasis status.

scholarly journals Food variety, dietary diversity and perceived hunger among lactating women (0-6 months postpartum) in a low socio-economic area in Nairobi, Kenya

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (62) ◽  
pp. 8663-8675
Author(s):  
AN Ongosi ◽  
◽  
G Gericke ◽  
A Oelofse ◽  
E Mbuthia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
Food Variety

Breastfeeding has profound benefits for the child and has always been the gold standard for infant feeding. It is also an integral part in the physiologic completion of the reproductive cycle of mammals, including humans and the most energetically demanding phase of human reproduction. Therefore , it is important to determine the nutritional status of lactating women and guide them to optimal health since depleting maternal nutrient stores during lactation poses a risk of malnutrition to the mother . This study was conducted among lactating women to assess domestic hunger, food variety and dietary diversity in order to obtain information that can be used in nutrition intervention programs for optimising breast feeding. It w as a descriptive cross -sectional survey carried out at Mbagathi District Hospital which is located at the edge of Kibera slum area (Nairobi). Convenience sampling was used in selecting 120 lactating women who volunteered and consented. The hunger scale was used for assessing domestic hunger and a 24 – hr recall (NFCS, 1999) was analysed for food variety and dietary diversity . Perceived hunger corresponded with narrow food variety and dietary diversity. The women had a mean Food Variety Score of 6.6 ( ± 2.0) and Dietary Diversity Score of 4.3 ( ± 1.0). The mean adequacy ratio (excluding niacin) was 0.74. The lowest median nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) for calcium was (0.41) and folic acid (0.59). The NAR for energy was 0.62. The highest frequency of consumption (100%) was from cereals, tubers/roots, other vegetables and oils/fats. Vitamin A rich vegetables/fruits (6.6%) and dairy products (1.7%) had the lowest frequency of consumption. Overall, 35.8% of households were food secure while 64.2% were either hungry (5 or more positive responses) or at risk of hunger (1- 4 positive responses) (36.7% and 27.5% respectively).There seems to be a need for well designed nutrition intervention programs focusing on nutrient intake from culturally acceptable and affordable foods to increase dietary diversity of lactating women in this low socio -economic area, which will eventually improve their nutritional status.

scholarly journals Hubungan Kepatuhan Minum Tablet Fe dengan Anemia Ibu Hamil di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Grabag II Kabupaten Magelang

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Fatimah Sari ◽  
Yustina Ananti ◽  
Enywati Iris Tombokan
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Anemia ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Contingency Coefficient ◽  
The Relationship

Background : Anemia in pregnant women in a national problem. In Indonesia, the incidence of anemia in pregnancy is quite high. Anemia prevention program does is provide iron tablet that preparations Fe. How to consume tablets Fe followed by respondents as important to follow the advice given by the researchers then the tendency will increase in hemoglobin levels as expected. Objective : Given the relationship between adherence Fe tablets in pregnant women with anemia Puskesmas Grabag II Magelang regency. Methods : This study is a correlational research analytic, using a cross- sectional survey design. The sampling technique used was purposive sample of the number of samples in this study were 134 respondents. Results : There was a relationship adherence Fe tablets with maternal anemia status in Puskesmas Grabag II Magelang regency with p value of 0.000 (0.000 < 0.05) and the relationship is strong enough that the value of the Contingency Coefficient 0.556. Conclusion : There is a relationship adherence Fe tablets with maternal anemia status.

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