Influence of Sociocultural Practices on Food and Nutrition Security in Karamoja Subregion of Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorMuggaga, C.
dc.contributor.authorOngeng, D.
dc.contributor.authorMugonola, B.
dc.contributor.authorOkello-Uma, I.
dc.contributor.authorKaaya, N. A.
dc.contributor.authorTaylor, D.
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-06T09:57:02Z
dc.date.available2026-08-06T09:57:02Z
dc.date.issued2017-10-05
dc.description.abstractThe study determined the influence of sociocultural practices on food and nutrition security of children and women in Karamoja subregion, located in northeastern Uganda. Sixteen focus group discussions were conducted among 133 participants. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings indicate that cultural norms, myths, and taboos restrict consumption of animal-sourced foods and some green vegetables by women. Sociocultural practices promoted prelacteal feeding, affecting the implementation of World Health Organization’s recommendations for exclusive breast feeding. In conclusion, sociocultural practices influence food and nutrition security, exposing women and children to the risk of malnutrition and associated consequences.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was funded through NOURISH project by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and Irish Aid under the Programme of Strategic Cooperation between Irish Aid and Higher Education and Research Institutes 2007–2011.
dc.identifier.citationC. Muggaga, D. Ongeng, B. Mugonola, I. Okello-Uma, N. A. Kaaya & D. Taylor (2017) Influence of Sociocultural Practices on Food and Nutrition Security in Karamoja Subregion of Uganda, Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 56:5, 424-447, DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2017.1366318
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2017.1366318
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/888
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTylor & Francis
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 56; 5
dc.subjectChild nutrition
dc.subjectINTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Ethnicity
dc.subjectexclusive breastfeeding
dc.subjectmaternal nutrition
dc.titleInfluence of Sociocultural Practices on Food and Nutrition Security in Karamoja Subregion of Uganda
dc.typeArticle

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