Knowledge, attitude and practice towards malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency among male and female farmers in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a large body of literature on the nexus between knowledge, attitude and practice towards nutrition and gender, this nexus is likely to vary and is not clear in many societies, such as Ethiopia.

Objectives

The study aimed to analyze the level of gender-based knowledge, attitude, and practice towards malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency using primary data collected from two regional states in Ethiopia.

Methods

Qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches were used. Qualitative data were analyzed using a narrative and content approach. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results

Results indicate that female are generally more adept than male at identifying the symptoms of malnutrition. However, concernin

SUBMITTER: Gebre GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647073 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature