Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa
Children under five depend on the caregivers to provide them with nutritious food to combat malnutrition. Several studies have been conducted about malnutrition in children, yet limited attention has been paid to the caregivers. Thus, the study investigated the perceptions of caregivers with regard...
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| author | Takalani. E Thabathi Mary Maluleke Ndidzulafhi. S Raliphaswa Thingahangwi. C Masutha |
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| description | Children under five depend on the caregivers to provide them with nutritious food to combat malnutrition. Several studies have been conducted about malnutrition in children, yet limited attention has been paid to the caregivers. Thus, the study investigated the perceptions of caregivers with regard to non-nutritious foods in rural areas in South Africa. This study explored caregiver’s perception regarding non-nutritious food in children below five. This was done in primary health care clinics of Tshilwavhusiku local areas of Makhado Municipality in Vhembe District, South Africa. A qualitative approach was adopted. Nine caregivers were sampled randomly. In-depth individual interviews were conducted, and Tesch’s analytical approach was adopted to analyze the data measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical considerations were adhered to throughout the study. The study revealed that caregivers were lacking knowledge regarding nutritious food to be given to their children and signs of malnutrition were also not known. It is imperative to ensure the improvement of caregivers’ knowledge regarding nutritious food and children’s nutritional status in order to reduce the malnutrition rate. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c84900457c949afb86d3ae236a299462023-11-24T08:00:56ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672022-11-01911178410.3390/children9111784Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South AfricaTakalani. E Thabathi0Mary Maluleke1Ndidzulafhi. S Raliphaswa2Thingahangwi. C Masutha3Department of Advanced Nursing Science, University of Venda, Private Bag X 5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South AfricaDepartment of Advanced Nursing Science, University of Venda, Private Bag X 5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South AfricaDepartment of Advanced Nursing Science, University of Venda, Private Bag X 5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South AfricaDepartment of Advanced Nursing Science, University of Venda, Private Bag X 5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South AfricaChildren under five depend on the caregivers to provide them with nutritious food to combat malnutrition. Several studies have been conducted about malnutrition in children, yet limited attention has been paid to the caregivers. Thus, the study investigated the perceptions of caregivers with regard to non-nutritious foods in rural areas in South Africa. This study explored caregiver’s perception regarding non-nutritious food in children below five. This was done in primary health care clinics of Tshilwavhusiku local areas of Makhado Municipality in Vhembe District, South Africa. A qualitative approach was adopted. Nine caregivers were sampled randomly. In-depth individual interviews were conducted, and Tesch’s analytical approach was adopted to analyze the data measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical considerations were adhered to throughout the study. The study revealed that caregivers were lacking knowledge regarding nutritious food to be given to their children and signs of malnutrition were also not known. It is imperative to ensure the improvement of caregivers’ knowledge regarding nutritious food and children’s nutritional status in order to reduce the malnutrition rate.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/11/1784caregiverschildren under-fivemalnutritionperception |
| spellingShingle | Takalani. E Thabathi Mary Maluleke Ndidzulafhi. S Raliphaswa Thingahangwi. C Masutha Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa Children caregivers children under-five malnutrition perception |
| title | Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa |
| title_full | Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa |
| title_short | Perceptions of Caregivers Regarding Malnutrition in Children under Five in Rural Areas, South Africa |
| title_sort | perceptions of caregivers regarding malnutrition in children under five in rural areas south africa |
| topic | caregivers children under-five malnutrition perception |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/11/1784 |
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