Abstract
BackgroundMonotonous low quality diets are the norm in resource-limited environments across the globe. Dietary diversity is a challenge for rural communities in developing countries. Their diets are based on starchy staples with inadequate animal products, fresh fruits and vegetables.MethodsA community based cross sectional study was conducted from August 22–30, 2015 at Finote Selam Town. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 400 households. Data were collected using pretested and semi-structured questionnaire. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify factors associated with household dietary diversity.ResultsThe prevalence of low, medium and high dietary diversity scores were 11.8, 67.2 and 21% respectively. Family head (Men headed) [AOR = 4.75 (2.22, 10.16)], frequency of eating [AOR = 6.06 (2.82, 13.06)] and shortage of water for cooking [AOR = 5.69 (1.39, 23.27)] were significantly associated with household dietary diversity.ConclusionsIn this study the prevalence of adequate household diversity was 88.2%. Family head, frequency of eating and shortage of water for cooking were significant factors for household dietary diversity. Empowering women, increasing frequency of eating among family members and avoiding shortage of water for cooking were recommended to sustain and improve household dietary diversity.
Highlights
Monotonous low quality diets are the norm in resource-limited environments across the globe
Their diets are based on starchy staples with inadequate animal products, fresh fruits and vegetables
Study setting and participants A community based cross sectional study was conducted from August 22-30/2015 in Finote Selam Town which is located at a distance of 380 Km North-West of Addis Ababa
Summary
Monotonous low quality diets are the norm in resource-limited environments across the globe. Risks for a range of micronutrient deficiencies are high when grain or tuber-based staple foods dominate and diets lack vegetables, fruits and animal-source foods. Dietary diversity is a challenge for rural communities Their diets are based on starchy staples with inadequate animal products, fresh fruits and vegetables. In countries where resources are limited, lack of access to adequate and diversified diet has been identified as one of the severe problems among poor populations that resulted various forms of nutritional problems [4]. Inadequate energy intake and micronutrient deficiencies are among the top priority nutritional problems that affect women of reproductive age [5]
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