NUTRITIONAL DISEASES AND NUTRIENT TOXICITIES AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING OLUKU PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PHC) CENTRE, BENIN CITY
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This study was designed to assess the nutritional diseases and nutrient toxicities among women attending Oluku Primary Health Care (PHC) cetre, Benin city. To guide this study, four research questions were raised. The survey research
design was used in conducting the study. The instrument used for the study was a self-structured questionnaire. The population of the study was 70 women attending Oluku Primary Healthcare Center. The validity of the instrument was
established by giving it to the supervisor and two other experts in the field of the research study. The reliability of the instrument was established using the split-half method of reliability which yielded a Coefficient of 0.724. The data
obtained from the questionnaires were subjected to analysis using frequency counts and percentages. The findings show that the respondents have low knowledge about nutritional diseases and toxicities, however they hold generally positive attitudes towards these issues. The findings also revealed their dietary habits, most participants frequently consume beverages, soft drinks, carrots, cucumbers, and vegetables. Increase in awareness about the importance of adopting healthy eating habits and structured meal plans is recommended, which are crucial for enhancing the immune system's ability to combat various toxicities. Additionally, consuming meals that prevent nutritional diseases and nutrient toxicities should be emphasized. Healthcare providers are encouraged to promote. Promotion of
meal plans, visiting a dietitian, intentionality about type of meals should be encouraged by healthcare providers to enable these women to reduce the risks posed by nutritional diseases and toxicities.
design was used in conducting the study. The instrument used for the study was a self-structured questionnaire. The population of the study was 70 women attending Oluku Primary Healthcare Center. The validity of the instrument was
established by giving it to the supervisor and two other experts in the field of the research study. The reliability of the instrument was established using the split-half method of reliability which yielded a Coefficient of 0.724. The data
obtained from the questionnaires were subjected to analysis using frequency counts and percentages. The findings show that the respondents have low knowledge about nutritional diseases and toxicities, however they hold generally positive attitudes towards these issues. The findings also revealed their dietary habits, most participants frequently consume beverages, soft drinks, carrots, cucumbers, and vegetables. Increase in awareness about the importance of adopting healthy eating habits and structured meal plans is recommended, which are crucial for enhancing the immune system's ability to combat various toxicities. Additionally, consuming meals that prevent nutritional diseases and nutrient toxicities should be emphasized. Healthcare providers are encouraged to promote. Promotion of
meal plans, visiting a dietitian, intentionality about type of meals should be encouraged by healthcare providers to enable these women to reduce the risks posed by nutritional diseases and toxicities.
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