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Nutrition knowledge, attitude and practice of teachers in rehabilitation centres in northern Malaysia

Chen ST , Soo KL 1 , Azriani AR 2 , Van Rostenberghe H 3 , Sakinah H 4

Affiliations 

  • 1 Nutrition Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 4 Dietetics Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Malays J Nutr, 2012 Aug;18(2):185-205.
PMID: 24575666 MyJurnal

Abstract

Persons with disabilities (PWD) are susceptible to malnutrition. Caregivers or teachers in rehabilitation centres may not be adequately trained in nutrition management of PWD. The aims of this study were (i) to assess the nutrition knowledge, attitude and practice among teachers in community-based rehabilitation centres for PWD; and (ii) to evaluate changes in the nutrition knowledge and attitude of the teachers before and after exposure to a training workshop on nutrition management for PWD.

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