Nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among senior medical students in Taiwan.

Hu, Shene-Pin; Liu, J F; Shieh, Ming‐Jer

doi:10.1080/07315724.1997.10718710

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“…The increasing failure of households to ensure the availability of adequate food and access, thus, hinders the practice of recommended nutrition habits for the PLWHA in these households. Other studies have shown low socioeconomic status, level of education, personal beliefs, availability of food, and low nutrition knowledge as contributory factors to poor dietary practices (16, 20–23). …”

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Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Women Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda

Bukusuba

Kikafunda

Whitehead

2010

J Health Popul Nutr

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HIV and AIDS have posed various medical, nutritional, social and economic problems, female-headed households being the most affected. Poor nutritional knowledge and dietary practices common among the most affected households significantly contribute to the rapid progression of HIV. However, very little data exist concerning these aspects of nutrition among women living with HIV and AIDS in resource-limited settings, such as Uganda. The aim of the study was to investigate the gaps in nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices and their relationship with sociodemographic characteristics in an urban population of women living with HIV and AIDS in Uganda. In total, 133 women living with HIV were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire. Most (89.5%) women reported being trained on the importance of nutrition for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and believed that it is very important to consume a balanced diet (99.5%). On the contrary, only 21.8% consumed at least three meals per day and 39.8% at least six food-groups. They also reported higher dependency on starchy staples while foods of animal origin and fruits that play vital immunity and protective roles were inadequately consumed. Results of bivariate analysis indicated that consumption of a diversified diet was significantly associated with access to food-aid (p=0.006), possibly because access to food-aid reportedly enhances the ability of the household to access other food items. However, much is still needed to understand the drug-food interaction and dietary diversification and enhance proper dietary practices through sustainable projects that ensure increased access to food. Support groups of the PLWHA are a good vehicle for communication of nutrition information and implementation of nutrition-related projects.

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Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Women Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda

Bukusuba

Kikafunda

Whitehead

2010

J Health Popul Nutr

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“…These evaluations can be applied for determination of social health status and important factors in this regard providing sufficient health care services. Determination of nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice of patients can be useful in guiding interventional strategies for health care (4, 5). …”

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Effectiveness of Educational Programs on Nutritional Behavior in Addicts Referring to Baharan Hospital, Zahedan (Eastern of IR Iran)

Karajibani

Montazerifar

Dashipour

et al. 2014

Int J High Risk Behav Addict

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Background:There are many factors which affect nutritional status of addicted such as lack o f knowledge, incorrect attitude toward modification of food pattern, and careless to food intake.Objectives:The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of educational program on nutritional behavior in addicts referring to Baharan hospital in Zahedan.Patients and Methods:Thirty-six addict patients were selected randomly. After recording general demographic data of patients, nutritional behaviors were determined. To determine the effectiveness of nutritional educational program, pre and post-tests were performed. Evaluation of nutritional behavior was determined as poor, fair and satisfactory levels. Statically analysis was performed by SPSS software.Results:Most addict patients had a medium level of education. Improvement in knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of patients after intervention was observed as follows; decreasing KAP in poor level (2.8% vs. 30.6%), (3% vs. 50%), (25% vs. 80.6%), respectively; also, increasing KAP in fair level (7% vs. 55.6 %), (15% vs. 15%), (19% vs. 7%), respectively and increasing KAP in satisfactory levels (77.8% vs. 13.8%), (50% vs. 8.3%), and (22.2% vs. 0%), respectively (P < 0.0001). There was a significant difference regarding the grade of KAP in patients based on gender, marital status, and education level after education (P < 0.0001).Conclusions:This study showed that nutritional KAP was improved in addicts. After intervention, there was a significant difference in the score of knowledge, attitude, and practice scores in patients in the current study. KAP was improved in patients after intervention including; decreased KAP in poor level and increased KAP in fair and satisfactory levels. This finding indicates that addict patients would like to modify their life style.

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“…According to the Brazilian National Policy for Food and Nutrition (PNAN), a healthy diet is defined as: [...] considering that there are other purposes to food than merely supplying for biological needs, since it has unique cultural, behavioral and emotional meanings that cannot be ignored. 20 Studies have shown that medical students may present limited knowledge in the field of nutrition 21,22 . A research study evaluating students' knowledge of general and clinical nutrition showed an average accuracy of 60 and 52 percent in the replies, respectively.…”

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Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits from the Medical Student’s Perspective

Rossi

Bruno

Catarucci

et al. 2019

Rev. bras. educ. med.

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Although nutrition is one of the most significant aspects of good health and well-being, preventing many diseases and reducing premature death and disability, most medical curricula still do not cover this topic in depth, devoting only a few hours to it. This leaves an important gap in the training of medical professionals, in a context of an increase in chronic diseases, where healthy eating is essential, not only for prevention but also to guarantee treatment success. The present study interviewed medical students from the first to the sixth years of graduation, in order to understand what they consider to be a healthy diet and whether they consider themselves capable of guiding their future patients in the adoption and practice healthy eating habits. This is a qualitative study in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 undergraduate medical students of a public university in the state of São Paulo. The data were analyzed using the technique of Content Analysis, with a thematic representational approach. Two major themes emerged, showing possible gaps in the students’ knowledge about nutrition and the difficulty they have in helping their patients switch to healthier eating habits, given that they themselves have difficulty doing the same. There is a need for medical schools to promote students’ health, both physical and mental, in response to the high demands of the courses. This may include health promotion activities aimed at the students themselves, encouraging them to adopt healthier lifestyles, especially healthier eating habits, so that they can share their own experiences with future patients. This may benefit their professional practice, giving them greater confidence when giving nutrition guidance to their patients, as they will have already experienced and applied the principles in their own lives. Patient-centered care can be a way to address this system and help patients effectively switch to healthier habits, thereby reducing suffering and improving quality of life. Empowerment through activities that receive and support the student and the patient is an essential tool for behavioral change.

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Nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among senior medical students in Taiwan.

Abstract: The knowledge, attitudes and practices of senior medical students in Taiwan suggest the need for education strategies to improve competence in the area of nutrition.

Cited by 16 publications

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Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Women Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda

Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Women Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda

Effectiveness of Educational Programs on Nutritional Behavior in Addicts Referring to Baharan Hospital, Zahedan (Eastern of IR Iran)

Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits from the Medical Student’s Perspective

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