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Matern Child Nutr ; 13 Suppl 32017 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29359436

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This study examined gender roles, family relationships, food security, and nutritional status of households in Ohafia: a matrilineal society in Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 287 households from three villages: Akanu, Amangwu, and Elu. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were adopted, namely, focus group discussions and questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements (height and weight for mothers and children and Mid-Upper Arm Circumference for young children) were taken using standard techniques. The body mass index of women was calculated. All nutritional indices were compared with reference standards. Food insecurity was assessed using the Household Hunger Scale and Dietary Diversity Score, then analysed using the Statistical Product for Service Solution version 21. Data analysis used descriptive statistics. Most (91.2%) of the respondents were female. The matrilineal system known as ikwu nne or iri ala a nne (inheritance through mothers' lineage) is still in place but is changing. One important benefit of the system is the access to land by women. Whereas women participated actively in agriculture, food preparation, and care of family, the men were moving to off-farm activities. High prevalence of household food insecurity (66%) and signs of malnutrition including moderate to severe stunting (48.4%) and wasting (31.7%) in children, household hunger (34.5%), and overweight (27.5%) and obesity (19.2%) among mothers were observed. These communities urgently need gender sensitive food and nutrition interventions.


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Cultura , Relações Familiares , Estado Nutricional , Fatores Sexuais , Adolescente , Adulto , Antropometria , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Dieta , Etnicidade , Características da Família , Feminino , Abastecimento de Alimentos , Transtornos do Crescimento/etnologia , Humanos , Fome , Lactente , Masculino , Desnutrição/etnologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Nigéria/epidemiologia , Avaliação Nutricional , Obesidade/etnologia , Sobrepeso/etnologia , Prevalência , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Adulto Jovem
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