Dietary intake and socio-economic predictors of inadequate energy and nutrient intake among women of childbearing age in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda
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Date
2023
Authors
Muggaga, Christopher
Okello‑Uma, Ipolto
Natigo, Archileo Kaaya
Taylor, David
Ongeng, Duncan
Basil, Mugonola
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Publisher
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Abstract
Karamoja sub-region is the most food insecure part of Eastern Africa. The poor status of food security in the sub-region is reflected in the high rate of undernutrition among women of childbearing age (WCBA) and children under 5 years (CUFY). The sub-region is unique in Uganda in terms of cultural diversity, agro-ecology and rainfall pattern and agricultural practices. However, the influence of these unique characteristics on dietary intake of WCBA in the sub-region is less understood. Therefore, this study examined dietary intake and socio-economic predictors of inadequate energy and nutrient intake among WCBA in Karamoja sub-region.
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Muggaga_Article_2023
Keywords
Diet, Nutrient, Food for women, Karamoja sub-region of Uganda
Citation
Muggaga, C., Okello-Uma, I., Kaaya, A. N., Taylor, D., Ongeng, D., & Basil, M. (2023). Dietary intake and socio-economic predictors of inadequate energy and nutrient intake among women of childbearing age in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 42(1), 12.