Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nutrient Supplementation Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Ahiara, Ahiazu L. G. A. Imo State:- Madu, Blessing U

Blessing UZOAKU | 36 pages (11530 words) | Projects
Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Co Authors: Madu

ABSTRACT

The study evaluated the knowledge and practices of nutrient supplementation among women of reproductive age in Ahiara, Ahiara L.G.A., Imo State. The study used a cross sectional study design. The population of the study were women of reproductive age (15-55 years) of aage in Ahiara, Ahiara L.G.A., Imo State. The data for the study was realized using a structured questionnaire which was validated by experts in human nutrition and dietetics. The data realized were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found that most women (42.4%) of the women were traders, majority (60.9%) were married, 56.2% had secondary education and almost half 46.7% were earning between N80,000-N100,000. The result showed that more than half (58.3%) of the women had poor nutritional knowledge, 77.7% of them took dietary supplements for medical reasons and more than half (55.7%) of the supplements were prescribed by pharmacist. On anthropometric status, 39.1% of the women were overweight while 57.2% were at risk of obesity. The study concluded that even though the women had poor nutritional knowledge, they consumed dietary supplements regularly. The study recommended that there is need to create awareness on the functions and use of nutritional supplements so as to help persons who use them to be fully aware of their functions.

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APA

BLESSING, U (2024). Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nutrient Supplementation Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Ahiara, Ahiazu L. G. A. Imo State:- Madu, Blessing U. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-nutrient-supplementation-among-women-of-reproductive-age-in-ahiara-ahiazu-l-g-a-imo-state-madu-blessing-u-7-2

MLA 8th

UZOAKU, BLESSING. "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nutrient Supplementation Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Ahiara, Ahiazu L. G. A. Imo State:- Madu, Blessing U" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 20 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-nutrient-supplementation-among-women-of-reproductive-age-in-ahiara-ahiazu-l-g-a-imo-state-madu-blessing-u-7-2. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

MLA7

UZOAKU, BLESSING. "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nutrient Supplementation Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Ahiara, Ahiazu L. G. A. Imo State:- Madu, Blessing U". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 20 Sep. 2024. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-nutrient-supplementation-among-women-of-reproductive-age-in-ahiara-ahiazu-l-g-a-imo-state-madu-blessing-u-7-2 >.

Chicago

UZOAKU, BLESSING. "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nutrient Supplementation Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Ahiara, Ahiazu L. G. A. Imo State:- Madu, Blessing U" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-nutrient-supplementation-among-women-of-reproductive-age-in-ahiara-ahiazu-l-g-a-imo-state-madu-blessing-u-7-2

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