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Seasonality of Food Supply, Coping Strategies and Child Nutritional Outcome in Sabatia-Kenya
M.A. Ayieko and K.F. Midikila
Corresponding Author: Monica A. Ayieko
Submitted: 2010 July, 05
Accepted: 2010 September, 01
Published: 2010 September, 25 |
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This study was conducted in Kenya. Samples of children and caregivers were selected using the EPI
method. Food vendors and procurement strategy, demographic and socio-economic indicators of household
were analyzed. A social economic index was derived. To understand the association between D ietary D iversity
Score and mean anthropometric indices, confounding factors were identified on the basis of the UNICEF
conceptual model of causes of malnutrition. A stepwise testing of confounders was done systematically
resulting in a final m ultivariate model of regression on the mean nutritional indices. Only 32.8% were able to
produce enough to last a year, most households did not meet their dietary needs. 48% of the households
received food remittance as supplementary. Coping strategies within households were identified based on their
frequency of occurrence. The observed poor breastfeeding beyond infancy underscores the need to stress on
the contribution and benefits of breastfeeding to children, communities, and health system s. Dietary diversity
positively correlated to household food availability. Increased consumption of common staples negatively
correlated to food availability and dietary diversity. Stepw ise regression identified access to roots and tubers,
legumes and pulses, and carbonated drinks as the main determinants of food procurement and availability.
Study shows that food production in households cannot meet food needs of even an area w ith adequate rainfall
patterns. Low levels of education, employment and income observed among female caregivers constrain
household purchasing power and knowledge required to select nutritious foods. Thus, empowering the women
has far reaching benefits for nutritional outcomes of children.
Key words: Coping strategies, dietary diversity, food availability, food procurement, malnutrition, ,
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M.A. Ayieko and K.F. Midikila, . Seasonality of Food Supply, Coping Strategies and Child Nutritional Outcome in Sabatia-Kenya. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, (5): Page No: 279-285.
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