Muggaga C, Ongeng D, Mugonola B, Okello-Uma I, Kaaya N A, Taylor D
a Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology , Gulu University , Gulu , Uganda.
b Department of Rural Development and Agribusiness , Gulu University , Gulu , Uganda.
Ecol Food Nutr. 2017 Sep-Oct;56(5):424-447. doi: 10.1080/03670244.2017.1366318.
The study determined the influence of sociocultural practices on food and nutrition security of children and women in Karamoja subregion, located in northeastern Uganda. Sixteen focus group discussions were conducted among 133 participants. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings indicate that cultural norms, myths, and taboos restrict consumption of animal-sourced foods and some green vegetables by women. Sociocultural practices promoted prelacteal feeding, affecting the implementation of World Health Organization's recommendations for exclusive breast feeding. In conclusion, sociocultural practices influence food and nutrition security, exposing women and children to the risk of malnutrition and associated consequences.
该研究确定了社会文化习俗对乌干达东北部卡拉莫贾次区域儿童和妇女的粮食及营养安全的影响。对133名参与者进行了16次焦点小组讨论。采用定性内容分析法对数据进行了分析。研究结果表明，文化规范、神话和禁忌限制了妇女食用动物源性食品和一些绿色蔬菜。社会文化习俗助长了初乳喂养，影响了世界卫生组织关于纯母乳喂养建议的实施。总之，社会文化习俗影响粮食及营养安全，使妇女和儿童面临营养不良及相关后果的风险。
