مستوى الوعي الغذائي لسيدات المجتمع الأردني في محاور الغذاء و التغذية و علاقتها ببعض المتغيرات

Abstract EN

The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional knowledge of the Jordanian women.

A sample of 350 women was selected and interviewed individually, using a questionnaire included socioeconomic information, and some nutritional knowledge.

There was three categories for awareness level levels; low (< -1) medium (between -1 and +1) and high (> +1).

It was found that 13.5%, 71.1%, and 15.4 % of the women were fall in the low, medium, and high levels, respectively.

There was a significant relationship between the awareness level and age, educational level, income, number of family members, and information sources.

There was no significant relationship between the awareness level and residence place.

The study recommended the strengthening of nutritional education program for women.