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August 3, 2026Discover FoodOpen Access

Consumption patterns and intra-household distribution of village chicken products among chicken-owning households along the urban-rural gradient

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CMC. MselekuUniversity of VendaMCM. ChimonyoUniversity of VendaMNM. S. C. NgidiUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal

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Implication

Randomized trial investigates consumption patterns of village chicken products in households along the urban-rural gradient, suggesting the need for nutritional policies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the consumption patterns and how village chicken products are shared within households across different urban-rural settings.
  • Purposive sampling to identify chicken farmers; 300 participants randomly selected
  • Semi-structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews conducted in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas
  • Response surface regression used to analyze relationships between city center distance and consumption patterns.
  • Over 38% of males and 37% of children consumed specific chicken portions, with rural dwellers consuming chicken meat significantly more than urban and peri-urban residents (P < 0.01; P < 0.05)
  • Consumption of intestines and gizzards increased as distance from the city center increased (R 2 = 0.338, R 2 = 0.279; P < 0.01)
  • Highlights the need for policies promoting village chicken products as nutritious proteins, especially for mothers and children in urban areas.

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Mseleku et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70406d75942ff7265e5708https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-026-01187-2
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