Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Adults on Iodine Nutrition and Iodine Deficiency Disorders
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Iodine deficiency is a major public health problem worldwide and it affects all the age groups. Aim of this study is to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of adults on Iodine Nutrition and Iodine Deficiency Disorders and to ascertain the current consumption rate of Iodine in the villages of Sedarapet Primary Health centre, Puducherry. Methods: A Cross Sectional Study with Descriptive approach was conducted over 12 months of time . 145 households were selected using simple random sampling technique. A Structured Interview questionnaire was used as tool to collect the data on knowledge and attitude of participants and practices were assessed using a checklist. Estimation of Iodine in the salt was done using Rapid test kits. Results: The study reveals that 115 (79 .3. %) have inadequate knowledge and about the cooking practices 21( 17.2%) were using Rock salt, 17(11.7%) were using Non Iodized salt purchased from the shops 15 (10.3%) from Street vendors. 49 (33.8%) Never checked for the iodated salt 82(56.6%) did not know the emblem of iodated salt 63 (43.5%) of them stored the salt in the same plastic bag in which the salt was bought from shop and 6(4.1%) never used iodized salt for cooking. The following symptoms were identified among the study participants Palpitations 46 (31.7%), Poor concentration 43(29.7%) Fatigue: 63(43.4%) Weak muscles 51(35.2%)Agitation/anxiety: 26(17.9%) Depression: 30 ( 20.75%)Unusual hair loss: 53(36.6%)Unexplained weight gain: 21(14.5%)Persistent pain or swelling at the front of the neck 12(8.3%)Hoarseness: 12(8.3%) and Difficulty in tolerating heat: 19 (13.1%). Conclusion : The study has revealed that still people have inadequate knowledge and improper practices in relation to the iodine deficiency disorders and many suffer with the symptoms suggestive of IDDs. An health education was given on Iodine Nutrition and Iodine deficiency disorders to those consume non iodized salt and poor quality iodized salt More fervent health education has to be given and frequent surveillance has to be done to minimize the incidences of people suffering from iodine deficiency disorders especially in the rural communities.
Authors and Affiliations
Mrs. Annie William, Mrs. Hemavathi . P, Ms. Pramila Paul . J, Mrs. Suganya . J, Dr. Rebecca Samson
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