Abstract

PENA VAZQUEZ, Marcela; CASTRO ALPIZAR, Ana Catalina  and  MARTINEZ JAIKEL, Tatiana. Knowledge, opinions and practices related to chicken eggs in families of urban-rural communities, Costa Rica. Rev. costarric. salud pública [online]. 2011, vol.20, n.1, pp.36-43. ISSN 1409-1429.

Objective: To inquire into the knowledge, views and practices of the population regarding the consumption of chicken eggs, in order to target messages that go to the general population, to improve the use of the same household. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study applies techniques based on qualitative and quantitative variables. The population consists of families residing in the Central district of Alajuela or Piedades de Santa Ana. A sample was used selected for convenience, 23 families from the Center of Alajuela and 29 from Piedades de Santa Ana, and also with health personnel of the Teams in Basic Health Care. Results: Regarding knowledge, the participants know that the egg is a source of protein and vitamins. They prefer the eggs and homemade skin dark, but they use more industrial eggs. Reasons to consume eggs are custom, great taste, versatility, speed and ease of preparation, including an affordable price. Compare the nutritional status with avocado and egg with foods from the meat group. Regarding practice, the egg is consumed in all meal times and especially frying. Discussion: There are not marked differences between knowledge, practices and opinions, between rural and urban populations studied. The egg-related knowledge in both communities and health personnel are general differ from each other, suggesting a lack of information in both groups

Keywords : Egg Proteins; Dietary; Micronutrients; Health Knowledge; Attitudes; Practice.

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