Vitamin A-related Nutrition Knowledge Gaps and Predictors among Caregivers of Preschool Children in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study

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Date
2023-04-03
Authors
Mangusho, Gilbert
Njogu, Eunice
Baingana, Rhona Kezabu
Mbithe, Dorcus
Kigaru, David
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BMC Nutrition
Abstract
Vitamin A (VA) remains one of the core micronutrients as VA Deficiency (VAD) in children has persisted as a public health problem in many parts of Africa and Asia with adverse micro and macro-level effects. Caregivers of children are essential in the control of VAD; however, there is paucity of data on their knowledge of VA, dietary sources and VAD. This study sought to assess the level of VA-related nutrition knowledge (VANK) and its predictors among caregivers of children aged 24–59 months in Eastern Uganda.
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Vitamin A, caregivers, knowledge, Vitamin A deficiency, Sources, signs/symptoms, prevention, preschool children, 24-59 months
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Mangusho, G., Njogu, E., Baingana, R. K., & Kigaru, D. M. D. (2023). Vitamin A-related Nutrition Knowledge Gaps and Predictors among Caregivers of Preschool Children in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study.