Tahmina Khan

Nutritional Knowledge of Physicians

A Survey on Nutrition Knowledge of Bangladeshi Practicing Physicians

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Produktbeschreibung

Nutritional knowledge among practicing physicians of Bangladesh has been discussed in this book. A survey was conducted by face-to-face interview with a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was pre-tested and collected data were analyzed. The average correct response to all questions was 48.7%. The results indicate that physicians are generally aware of information which has been publicized in the medical press and promotional leaflets by the drug companies. By contrast they have a poor knowledge of other important topics in nutrition: the typical salt intake of Bangladeshis; the major type of fat in olive oil; the association between excess protein intake and calcium loss; and the type of dietary fiber helpful in lowering the blood cholesterol level (soluble fiber). There was a statistically significant difference on nutrition knowledge scores in three age groups of the study physicians. Besides there was a statistically significant difference on nutrition knowledge scores on the basis of respondents graduating institution. The results of the study suggest that physicians need more up-to-date information and comprehensive education regarding nutrition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm
• ISBN-13: 9783848430765
• ISBN-10: 3848430762
• Artikelnr.: 35851196

Autorenporträt

Presently a Lecturer in the Dept of Reproductive and Child Health in the Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences, Bangladesh. She has a M.Sc on Nutrition from the University of Dhaka and also has a MPH from the AIUB. Her main research interest includes nutritional and epidemiological studies related to diabetes and other metabolic disorders.