Teachers' perception of their students' dietary habits in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor dietary choices and consumption of unhealthy foods are major determinants of malnutrition among adolescents in Ethiopia. The school food environment is a valuable setting for exploring adolescents' eating habits. Teachers have an important role in understanding factors that impact students' dietary choices. The aim of this study is to explore secondary school teachers' perceptions towards adolescents' dietary habits in Ethiopia.

Methods

The study employed a qualitative research design. Four focus group discussions, involving a total of 13 teachers, were conducted at governmental and private schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Additionally, observations of the food environment in these four schools. The transcripts from the focus group discussions and photograph

SUBMITTER: Mekonnen Kifle M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494765 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature