Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Pertaining to Millets Among Nutrition Practitioners in Kerala

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Authors

  • Sripriya Shaji
     Counselling Psychologist and Nutritionist, Srisha Counselling, Kozhikode – 673304, Kerala ,IN
  • Fathimath Suhaila
     Dietitian, EMS Memorial Co-operative Hospital and Research Centre, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram – 679322, Kerala ,IN
  • Fida Jabir
     HOD, Dietitian, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Center, Kozhikode – 673017, Kerala ,IN
  • Jothi James
     Dietician and Counselor, Government Taluk Hospital, Feroke, Calicut – 673631, Kerala ,IN
  • Leena Saju
     Group Manager Clinical Nutrition, KIMS Health, Trivandrum – 695029, Kerala ,IN
  • Manju P. George
     Department of Clinical Nutrition, VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi – 682040, Kerala ,IN
  • Nissimol Jose
     Senior Dietitian, MOHAM hospital, Eramalloor, Alappuzha – 688537, Kerala ,IN
  • Rashmi H. Poojara
     Department of Home Science, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam – 682011, Kerala ,IN
  • S. Sindhu
     Senior Dietitian, EMC Hospital, Kochi – 682028, Kerala ,IN
  • Sherin Thomas
     Department of Clinical Nutrition & Group Manager, Aster MIMS, Kozhikode – 673016, Kerala ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15613/fijrfn/2024/v11i1/44792

Keywords:

KAP, Kerala, Millets, Nutritional Practitioners

Abstract

Millets are underutilised nutrient-rich grains with the potential to combat malnutrition. A lack of awareness regarding millets has prompted the initiative to observe, 2023 as the International Year of Millets. Key influencers for enhancing awareness regarding millet and promoting consumption will include healthcare professionals, primarily Nutrition practitioners. A study on the Knowledge, Attitude, Practices (KAP) of nutrition practitioners will provide insights regarding perspectives, which can translate as a crucial factor for promoting millet consumption in society. The study adopted was a cross-sectional survey with a validated questionnaire distributed online to nutrition practitioners in Kerala. The questionnaire assessed socio-demographic details, knowledge of millets, attitudes towards usage, and practices related to millet consumption. The KAP among nutritional practitioners indicates a disparity between attitude and practice, possibly due to availability and affordability. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions and educational programs to be designed based on the identified gaps and barriers to enhance millet adoption among dietitians and the general public in Kerala.

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2024-07-04

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Volume 11, Issue 1, June 2024

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