What's happening in the kitchen? The influence of nutritional knowledge, attitudes and, practices (KAP), and kitchen characteristics on women's dietary quality in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low dietary quality significantly contributes to public health risks in low-income countries. This situation is particularly concerning for vulnerable groups, such as women and children, who are at increased risk of malnutrition due to inadequate access to proper nutrition. This study aimed to assess the influence of nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and kitchen characteristics on women's dietary quality in Ethiopia.

Method

A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from August to September 2022 in five regions and two city administrations in Ethiopia. A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was employed. From ninety-nine enumeration areas, twenty eligible households were selected. A total of 1,980 women aged 15-49 years w

SUBMITTER: Yalew TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753156 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature