Away-from-Home Eating and Dietary Patterns of Ugandan Adults: a Web-based-Survey

Kityo, Anthony; Park, Pil-Sook

doi:10.5720/kjcn.2022.27.1.1

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“…The current results are congruent with the study by Sanlier et al, (2018) in Turkey where most young consumers preferred processed animal-based street foods to plant-based products as opposed to the older consumers. The results were also similar among the Ugandan consumers (Kityo and Park, 2022). Another reason about this observation could be because of the high prevalence of food-related health conditions among the older consumers.…”

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Influence of knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers on the consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya

Nekesa,

Njue,

Abong'

2023

EAJSTI

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Fruits and vegetables are culturally accepted foods consumed by a majority of people worldwide. Knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers have been found to influence the choice and consumption of foods in many populations. However, little is known on their impact on consumption of foods that are produced using novel farming methods such as hydroponic farming, in Kenya. For this reason, this study assessed the influence of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) on the frequency of consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables (FAVs) in Kiambu County, Kenya. A cross-sectional design, involving a consumer survey of 310 randomly selected participants, was used. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to conduct face-to-face interviews. Data was analyzed using SPSS where descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were applied. The results showed that a majority of the participants (89%) had good knowledge about the quality and safety of hydroponically grown FAVs. They also used good practices in handling the FAVs (69%). However, the overall attitude towards hydroponic foods was negative (2.54±1.204). With regard to the influence of KAP on the frequency consumption of FAVs, knowledge was the only predictor of the frequency of consumption of fruits (p=0.002, β=1.639) and vegetables (p=0.044, β=1.232). Based on sociodemographic factors, age and the level of education significantly influenced the frequency of consumption of FAVs. In conclusion, the frequency of consumption of hydroponic FAVs is influenced by the level of knowledge of consumers on the quality and safety of foods grown in this system. Nutrition education on the quality and safety of hydroponically grown foods should be conducted so that consumers are informed about the hydroponically grown nutritious foods and also gain a positive attitude towards this new sustainable farming system.

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Influence of knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers on the consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya

Nekesa,

Njue,

Abong'

2023

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“…Eating out may be associated with improper food preparation, inadequate refrigeration temperatures, and poor personal hygiene of food service staff. Several factors determine how consumers choose food establishments [ 8 , 17 , 18 ]. These factors include food quality, hygiene and food safety, taste, cleanliness, staff behavior, location, reputation, and price.…”

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“…Eating out means eating food prepared by others and consuming it in restaurants, cafes, canteens, and fast-food outlets [ 8 ]. In modern societies, urban consumers have become more dependent on highly processed, non-home-prepared foods because of the structural consequences of urbanization that are not conducive to home food preparation.…”

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Difficulties in eating out of home while diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease: A qualitative interview study from China

Yin,

Ye,

Wang

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Meeting healthy dietary needs while eating out can be a challenging experience for adults with inflammatory bowel disease. This study examined the barriers experienced by adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when eating out. Objective This study aimed to explore the perceptions of people with IBD on eating out barriers. Design A qualitative study among individuals affected by IBD was conducted through semi-structured interviews. Results Sixteen adults from China were diagnosed with IBD between 6 months and 20 years prior to the study. They were recruited from four tertiary care hospitals in Nanjing, China. The participants completed a semi-structured interview between April and September 2022. Self-perceived difficulties with eating and drinking when eating out were varied. After thematic analysis of the data, five main themes emerged: limited access to healthy and hygiene food; no pleasure of food enjoyment; financial strain; not feeling loved, supported or understood; and coping strategies for not meeting demand. Conclusions This study highlights the various barriers encountered by patients with inflammatory bowel disease when eating out. These findings will help people with IBD to encourage the formation of targeted health and well-being-related interventions. Knowledge of nutrition and diet should be provided in education and training programs administered to IBD.

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Away-from-Home Eating and Dietary Patterns of Ugandan Adults: a Web-based-Survey

Cited by 2 publications

References 38 publications

Influence of knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers on the consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya

Influence of knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers on the consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya

Difficulties in eating out of home while diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease: A qualitative interview study from China

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