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Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to dietary salt intake and the acceptability of salt substitute among the Australian culturally and linguistically diverse community: An online survey
- Source :
- The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Vol 26, Iss 5, Pp 543-552 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2024.
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Abstract
- Abstract The Australian culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities may be at higher risk of salt intake than recommended given the use of a combination of discretionary sources and exposure to processed foods within a western country. This survey aimed to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward dietary salt and the acceptability of salt substitutes in the CALD communities. An online cross‐sectional survey was conducted among adults who self‐reported being a part of a CALD community, which was defined as non‐Indigenous cultural groups in Australia having cultural or linguistic connections with their overseas place of birth, ancestry or ethnic origin, religion, preferred language or language spoken at home. A total of 218 respondents opened the survey link. A total of 196 completed the entire survey. The majority of respondents (162, 83%) were aware that high salt intake causes serious health problems. Altogether 134 (69%) respondents were aware that there is a recommended amount for daily salt consumption although only 59 (44%) knew precise recommendations as
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17517176 and 15246175
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2d4613ecf4ff420492361ea3e7f6f5a7
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14802