| Autor: |
Faïck Bello, Elie Koukou, Sam Bodjrenou, Céline Termote, Paulin Azokpota, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
BMC Nutrition, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2055-0928 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40795-024-00857-7 |
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Abstract Background Food and nutrition notion among schoolchildren in Benin is still less documented. Few studies have examined the determinants of food and nutrition among schoolchildren while others have attempted to link knowledge, attitudes and practices to diet. The present study aims to evaluate food and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among schoolchildren enrolled in public primary schools canteens in Cotonou and its surroundings. Methods A diagnostic study was conducted in twelve public primary schools with canteens. A structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data from 861 schoolchildren aged 7 to 14 years. Three scores were used to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice. The overall score was the total of correct responses. The maximum score for all the three parameters was 15, 6 and 4 respectively for knowledge, attitude and practices. Data were analyzed using STATA 16. Logistic regression was performed to identify the relationship between food and nutrition practices and knowledge and attitude. Pearson goodness of fit test was performed to verify the adequacy of the model. A P-value of less than 0.05 (P |
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