PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
February 20, 2026Public Health ChallengesOpen Access

Seasonal Food Availability, Preservation Practices, and Dietary Diversity in Children Under 5 in Western Kenya

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

GSGladwel Kuya SikoyoJMJudith MangeniDMDiana Menya

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Cross-sectional study examines dietary diversity in young children, highlighting need for improved food access and preservation practices.

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the impact of seasonal food availability and preservation practices on dietary diversity in children under 5.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study in Siaya County, Kenya.
  • Assessed anthropometrics using WHO standards.
  • Collected data through questionnaires on demographics, dietary habits, and seasonal food availability.
  • Applied descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including Chi-square tests and logistic regression.
  • Only 19% of children met the minimum dietary diversity (MDD) standard.
  • Low consumption of key nutrient-rich foods such as legumes/nuts, eggs, and flesh foods was observed.
  • Children who met MDD consumed significantly more nutrient-rich foods (p < 0.001).
  • Study involved children averaging 16.7 months in age, with 58% being female.

Cite This Study

Sikoyo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6997fa80ad1d9b11b3453bbdhttps://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70200
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share