Knowledge of Mothers of Children from 0 to 23 Months and Perceptions of Grandmothers and Fathers on Breastfeeding in the Village of Cella in Burkina Faso
Ines Wendlassida Zaheira Kere,
Fatoumata Hama-Ba,
Moussa Ouedraogo,
Bassibila Zoungrana,
Aly Savadogo
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2022
Pages:
96-101
Received:
6 July 2022
Accepted:
21 July 2022
Published:
24 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijnfs.20221104.11
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Abstract: Introduction: Appropriate feeding of infants and young children determines their current and future health status and can be influenced by the knowledge and perceptions of the population. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge of mothers as well as the perception of fathers and grandmothers on breastfeeding in Cella, a rural commune of Tenkodogo. Method: The study was conducted with 102 people including 47 mothers, 30 fathers and 25 grandmothers from January to February 2019. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and a semi- open. Result: It appears that 10.6% of the mothers surveyed knew that the time for early breastfeeding should be less than one hour after delivery, 66% said that colostrum is good for health, 40.4% think that it is possible to practice exclusive breastfeeding. The study showed that traditional perceptions of colostrum as "dirty milk" and the use of water and other fluids before 6 months of age still persist. For fathers and grandmothers, water is associated with good health and herbal teas are associated with the baby's need for cleansing and purging. Conclusion: Cultural practices and lack of knowledge about breastfeeding impact children's health hence the implementation of nutrition-based promotional activities could support efforts towards optimal breastfeeding practice. breastfeeding.
Abstract: Introduction: Appropriate feeding of infants and young children determines their current and future health status and can be influenced by the knowledge and perceptions of the population. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge of mothers as well as the perception of fathers and grandmothers on breastfeeding in Cella, a rural comm...
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Evaluation of Physical and Chemical Quality Characteristics of Elite Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes
Cherinet Kasahun,
Gadisa Alemu
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2022
Pages:
102-109
Received:
11 July 2022
Accepted:
10 August 2022
Published:
24 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijnfs.20221104.12
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Abstract: In wheat development programs, the evaluation and identification of superior lines from introduced plant materials, is the first and leading step in a crop improvement program. The study was conducted to evaluate the physical and chemical quality characteristics of elite bread wheat genotypes. The genotypes were consisted of 30 promising line obtained from the National Wheat Research Program during 2017 and 2018 two consecutive crops season consisted including two standard check. The experiment was conducted at Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center and genotypes were arranged in alpha lattice design with three replications. Analysis of variance showed significant (P < 0.001) differences among genotypes for all 14 agronomic and quality parameters. The results showed grain yield had a positive correlation with days to heading days to maturity, plant height (agronomic data), thousand kernel weight, hectoliter weight, grain kernel weight, grain hardness, grain diameter (grain physical quality) and flour protein content, wet gluten, gluten index, at both genotypic and phenotypic levels. However, grain yield (Ton/ha) showed a negative association with moisture content and dry gluten at both genotypic and phenotypic ratios and a wide range of variations for grain kernel weight, grain hardness, and dry gluten, wet gluten, and gluten index. Advanced genotypes had between 28.9 to 41.55mg-grain kernel weight, 53.87 to 84.93%-grain hardness, 2.51 to 2.94mm-grain kernel diameter, 12.68 to 14.83% protein content, 12.26 to 13.35% moisture content, 13.6 to 21% dry gluten, 31.2 to 42.3% wet gluten, and 64.34 to 85.73% gluten index. ETBW9554 showed superior overall agronomic performances over the standard check Wane and Hidasse and it had a 9% and 14% yield advantage respectively. The ETBW9554 had a plumper seed size than the two checks. ETBW9554 variety is known for its higher protein content than standard check Wane and local check Hidasse.
Abstract: In wheat development programs, the evaluation and identification of superior lines from introduced plant materials, is the first and leading step in a crop improvement program. The study was conducted to evaluate the physical and chemical quality characteristics of elite bread wheat genotypes. The genotypes were consisted of 30 promising line obtai...
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Assessment of Nutrient Intake of 1st Trimester Poor Pregnant Women Among the Districts of Kushtia, Chuadanga and Jhenaidah in Bangladesh
Md. Tofazzal Hossain,
Aslima Khatun,
Shahana Khatun,
Rasel Ahmed,
Md. Saad Ibne Hossain,
Md. Salim Raza,
Mohammad Tanvir Sarwar,
Asad Ud-Daula
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2022
Pages:
110-115
Received:
21 July 2022
Accepted:
8 August 2022
Published:
24 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijnfs.20221104.13
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Abstract: Aim/Objectives: To collect nutrient intake and nutritional status of the 1st trimester poor pregnant women among the district of Kushtia, Chuadanga and Jhenaidah in Bangladesh. Study design: This expected study was carried out among 100 poor 1st trimester pregnant women and incidence of nutrient intake and nutritional status among them was observed. Description and cross-sectional study methods, anthropometric method, laboratory methods and structure questionnaire were used to collect required data, face to face interviews with the pregnant women and examine of physical condition and dietary intake of 1st trimester poor pregnant women. To collect the nutritional condition, socioeconomic condition of the malnourished pregnant women were classified from group according to family income basis. Nutrient intake during 1st trimester of pregnancy is a very important factor. In this period nutritional status has important impact on the maternal and fetal health outcome. Both macronutrient and micronutrient intake during pregnancy supports fetal growth. Insufficiency in nutrient intake during the 1st trimester can have harmful effect on mother and fetus. On the other hand, excessive nutrient intake specially carbohydrate intake may be risk like gestational diabetes. So, amount of carbohydrate intake prevents gestational diabetes. Whereas high protein intake could have adverse effect on the fetal growth. Some micronutrients are needed for improvement of the fetus. As folic acid prevents neural tube defects and iodine prevent cretinism. Intake of calcium, to prevent hypertension disorder of pregnancy. So, we provide an overview of the most recent evidence regarding to macronutrient and micronutrient requirement during 1st trimester pregnancy.
Abstract: Aim/Objectives: To collect nutrient intake and nutritional status of the 1st trimester poor pregnant women among the district of Kushtia, Chuadanga and Jhenaidah in Bangladesh. Study design: This expected study was carried out among 100 poor 1st trimester pregnant women and incidence of nutrient intake and nutritional status among them was observed...
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