The iodine knowledge of pregnant women in an endemic goiter area: a cross-sectional study

Purpose This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about iodine nutrition during pregnancy among pregnant women living in the area of Turkey where goiter is endemic. Design/methodology/approach A total of 150 pregnant women aged between 19 and 45 years, registered at the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic in Trabzon were recruited. The data was collected through a voluntary face-to-face survey with pregnant women. The questionnaire comprising questions determining the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, data concerning any previous pregnancy, iodized salt consumption habits and knowledge about iodine. Findings Although 68% of the women knew that iodine deficiency can cause serious consequences during pregnancy, the remainder did not. The three main dietary sources of iodine in Turkey are fish, cow’s milk and table salt; of the women, 68%, 20% and 77.3%, respectively, correctly identified these as good sources. The more educated of the pregnant women had significantly higher knowledge scores (p < 0.001). However, age, trimester, parity and previous receipt of information about iodine and iodine knowledge scores made no significant differences. Research limitations/implications This study may not be generalizable for all pregnant women. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first pilot study to evaluate the level of knowledge regarding iodine among pregnant women in Turkey.

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

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

A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY OF IODIZED SALT CONSUMPTION AND ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AT HOUSEHOLD LEVEL IN TRIBAL AREA OF NORTH INDIA.

Background & Aim: Iodine deciency is prevalent but preventable cause of mental retardation, globally. In India, an estimated 167 million people are at risk of developing IDDs. Despite of the universal salt iodization in India, only 71 % of the households were consuming this by 2009.The present survey was conducted to estimate the uptake of adequately iodized salt in the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh. Material and Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in tribal Distt. Kinaaur of H.P. A total of 10 clusters were taken for survey and 18 -20 households per cluster were chosen randomly. The unit of study taken was a household. Results: A total of 196 households in Kinnaur were surveyed for iodized salt coverage, using MBI salt Iodine detection kit. The household coverage of adequately iodized salt in current survey was found to be 75%.. Conclusion: The district Kinnaur had transformed its phase from iodine decient to iodine sufcient. Majority of the respondents followed faulty storage practices and were not aware of right storage and cooking practices. More than half of respondents were unaware of importance of iodine / iodized salt and its role in normal growth and prevention of diseases.

The nearest prospect of iodine production in Ukraine

Ukraine ranks the last place in Europe in iodized salt consumption per head of population, and mandatory salt iodization level has not yet been legalized. Iodine deficiency causes growth inhibition and memory impairment in children, efficiency decrease and endocrine system diseases – in adults. Iodized salt has not been widely used in Ukraine and the increase in the laminaria prices has been constraining its consumption. Since 1972 iodine reserves of Ukraine are recorded to be found in the waters of Severo-Sivaskoye field in Azov Sea, but due to high cost of drilling the offshore wells, iodine had not been extracted from the reservoir. The growing demand of Ukraine for iodine is met by its import from the producing countries. The rate of consolidated sediments accumulation in Krukenitsk depression of the Sarmatian basin reached 1 cm/year, and its current thickness is 6 (!) km. Formation waters from wells overfilled from flow rates up to 300 m3/d. The layers of oligomictic and polymictic sandstones with carbonaceous cement thickness up to 5 m, porosity up to 26 %, permeability –10 mD and carbonate content level up to 20 % serve as reservoirs of formation waters in Sarmatian molasses. There are no records of regularities in change of iodine content in waters of Krukenitsk depression; iodine concentration in Chop-Mukachevo depression increases to the southwest from the axis of the Vihorlat-Gutin Area. Iodinated waters contain dissolved hydrocarbon gas in small volumes with a methane content of up to 92 %. The iodine resources estimated within the studied areas of 15 km2 at Krukenitsky depression and 10 km2 at Chop-Mukachevo depression, allow its profitable commercial production for more than 50 years. Waste formation waters will be disposed through available highly permeable aquifers. In order to perform iodine production feasibility evaluation, further formation water study and detailed iodine compounds analyses are needed.

Pemberdayaan kelompok tani tambak garam bulcin mandiri di Desa Bulu Cindea Kecamatan Bungoro Kabupaten Pangkep

The development of Bulu Cindea village’s potential, especially salt in Pangkep Regency, needs to be continuously pursued to improve farming community’s economy, especially salt. This service program aims to produce iodized salt consumption by innovating consumption salt equipment to increase salt production and productivity at a low cost and sustainable manner. Through FGDs and technical guidance on the utilization of low power equipment, by metthos used was following with the salt farmer group’s household electricity capacity. This service activity will benefits various parties, including village community groups involved in community service, universities, and village government officials. The target audience for this service activity is the group of salt farmers in Bulu Cindea village. After this service activity was carried out, there was a change in behaviour through the understanding of the partner group about the better quality of consumption salt. The post-test results showed that the groups understanding of the activity participants reached 82.5%.The need for further community empowerment in building an iodized salt processing industry improves public welfare and health.

Behavior of the household mother availability and consumption of iodium salt and its impact on IDD

The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of housewives, the level of availability, and the level of consumption of iodized salt with the incidence of IDD. This type of research is observational with a cross-sectional design. The sample is all mothers who have children in grades 3, 4, and 5 in the Buana Giri 7 public elementary school, totaling 80 people. Data were collected by interview, observation, and weighing methods. The quality of iodized salt was tested using the iodine test. Goiter grade was obtained by the palpation method. The data that has been collected were analyzed with Pearson correlation. The level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of iodized salt are still low so it needs to be improved. The level of availability of iodized salt on average still low (3.8 g/person/day) and the level of consumption of iodized salt (2.1 g/person/day). Goiter grade entire sample was normal. Behavior-related knowledge (r = 0.8) and practice (r = 0.8) of iodized salt, but the behavior is not related to the availability (r = 0.024) and iodized salt consumption (r = -0.09). Contributions behavior is very weak against the availability and consumption of iodized salt.

HUBUNGAN PERILAKU KELUARGA SADAR GIZI DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING BALITA DAN EVALUASI PROGRAM

The results of monitoring the nutritional status of children under five years (toddler) at the Puskesmas Sigambal Rantau Selatan Sub-District, Labuhanbatu District short prevalence is still high at 15.31% and very short 10.15% in 2017. The study aims to analyze the relationship of nutrition conscious family behavior with incidence of toddler stunting and nutrition awareness family program evaluation. The population was mothers with children aged 12-59 months, 119 people and a sample of 92 people. The sampling technique is a random table technique. Data were analyzed univariate, bivariate and multivariate using multiple logistic regression tests. Qualitative data are data reduction, presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the consumption of various foods (0,000) was related to the incidence of toddler stunting and as a dominant factor. Weighing variables, iodized salt consumption, exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional supplements (vitamin A) are not related. The interview found that the evaluation of the nutrition awareness family program was not yet supported by the availability of health workers, cadre assistants, funds and infrastructure, as well as cross-sectoral implementation. Program indicators were not reached because they did not specialize in the nutrition awareness family program. It is recommended that the Public Health Office establish a special program for Nutrition Awareness Families, increase cross-sector collaboration and add cadre assistants to promote the importance of nutrition for the community.