ABSTRACT
This study
assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception of older persons (60 years and
above) towards the consumption offruits and vegetables in Enugu South L.G.A
Enugu State. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A multistage
sampling technique was used to select a total of 236 older adults (60 years and
above). Data on socio demographic characteristics, knowledge,attitude,
perception and consumption of fruits and vegetables were collected using
structured and validated questionnaire. The IBM SPSS version 22.0 computer
programme was used to analyze the data. Data obtained were described using
frequency and percentage. Chi-square was used to assess the factors affecting
consumption of fruits and vegetables among the respondents. Significant
relationship wasjudged at p < 0.05. More than halfofthe participants were
females (58.5%) between 60-70years (55.5%). Their major occupation was trading
(22.9%) and some (19.1%) were civil servants who mostly earn above N50, 000 in
a month (56.4%). Some (48.3%) ofthe respondents had a good knowledge and others
had and average (12.3%) and poor (39.4%) knowledge towards fruits and
vegetables consumption. More than halfofthem had a positive attitude (61.9%)
and perception (54.2%) towards fruits and vegetable consumption. Majority of
the respondents consumed fruits (91.9%) and vegetables (89.8%) in the past one
week. While a larger percentage (47.0%) ofthem consumed fruits 1 -3 times
within the week, more than half (58.5%) of them consumed vegetables 4-7 times
within the week. Most ofthe respondents had consumed fruits (63.6%) and
vegetables (68.6%) in the past twenty four hour. There was a significant relationship
between age ofrespondents, educational qualification, average monthly income
and consumption offruits and vegetables by the respondents (p<0.05). There
was also a significant relationship between knowledge and consumption of fruits
and vegetables by the respondents. Consumption of fruit and vegetable
consumption by adults needs to be improved by health workers using the mass
media, health talks and one-on-one health education of patients and clients
during health facility visits. Families need to be encouraged to have small
gardens in their houses to ensure availability offruits and vegetables for home
consumption all year round.
ANYA, G (2024). Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude, Perception Of Older Persons (60 Years And Above) Towards The Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables In Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State.:- Anya Chioma G. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-knowledge-attitude-perception-of-older-persons-60-years-and-above-towards-the-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-in-enugu-south-local-government-area-enugu-state-anya-chioma-g-7-2
GOODNESS, ANYA. "Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude, Perception Of Older Persons (60 Years And Above) Towards The Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables In Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State.:- Anya Chioma G" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 05 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-knowledge-attitude-perception-of-older-persons-60-years-and-above-towards-the-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-in-enugu-south-local-government-area-enugu-state-anya-chioma-g-7-2. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
GOODNESS, ANYA. "Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude, Perception Of Older Persons (60 Years And Above) Towards The Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables In Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State.:- Anya Chioma G". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 05 Sep. 2024. Web. 25 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-knowledge-attitude-perception-of-older-persons-60-years-and-above-towards-the-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-in-enugu-south-local-government-area-enugu-state-anya-chioma-g-7-2 >.
GOODNESS, ANYA. "Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude, Perception Of Older Persons (60 Years And Above) Towards The Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables In Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State.:- Anya Chioma G" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 25 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-knowledge-attitude-perception-of-older-persons-60-years-and-above-towards-the-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-in-enugu-south-local-government-area-enugu-state-anya-chioma-g-7-2