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Sotodeh G, Faghani Jadidi N, Dabiran S, Ghasemi F. Knowledge and practice of female students about dietary iron. Payesh 2005; 4 (4)
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Abstract: (5211 Views)
Objective(s): To examine knowledge and practice of female students about function, dietary sources, effective factors on iron absorption, causes and symptoms of iron deficiency.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study 500 female students were selected by random sampling from high schools of district 6 in Tehran. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire including items on general knowledge and practice about dietary iron.
Results: The knowledge scores of students about dietary iron were low.
The association between knowledge scores and students' grade, field of study and previous year's credit were significantly different (P<0.05).
In addition, the practice scores of student were acceptable and were significantly related to previous year's credit and field of study (P<0.05).
Inappropriate nutritional practices such as yogurt, soft drinks and tea consumption with meal or close to it were common in 17-65% of students.
Conclusion: The knowledge scores of female students in high schools of district 6 in Tehran about dietary iron were low. Moreover, inappropriate nutritional practices were common in many students, which in tum influence iron bioavailability.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study 500 female students were selected by random sampling from high schools of district 6 in Tehran. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire including items on general knowledge and practice about dietary iron.
Results: The knowledge scores of students about dietary iron were low.
The association between knowledge scores and students' grade, field of study and previous year's credit were significantly different (P<0.05).
In addition, the practice scores of student were acceptable and were significantly related to previous year's credit and field of study (P<0.05).
Inappropriate nutritional practices such as yogurt, soft drinks and tea consumption with meal or close to it were common in 17-65% of students.
Conclusion: The knowledge scores of female students in high schools of district 6 in Tehran about dietary iron were low. Moreover, inappropriate nutritional practices were common in many students, which in tum influence iron bioavailability.
type of study: Descriptive |
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2005/10/15
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2005/10/15
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