Factors influencing food preferences and eating behaviour among the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) adolescents in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey

Author:

Islam RashedulORCID,Hasan A B M NahidORCID,Ferdous Nusrat JahanORCID,Sharif Azaz BinORCID,Hasan Mahamudul

Abstract

BackgroundAdolescence is a pivotal period for physical, mental, social and behavioural development, so it is crucial to understand the factors influencing adolescent food preferences and eating behaviour. This study aimed to investigate the factors that influence adolescents’ food preferences and eating behaviours in the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in the FDMN camp, recruiting 545 adolescents. The purposive sampling technique was applied. First, 12 camps in the Ukhiya region were randomly selected. Adolescents of both sexes, aged between 10 and 19, were included in the study. Respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics and dietary patterns, as well as the participant’s nutritional status, were recorded. Descriptive statistics were used to present the baseline characteristics, while Pearson’s χ2test was used to assess the relationship between food preference and baseline characteristics.ResultsA significant number of participants failed to meet their daily requirements for essential nutrients, including protein (89.9%), vegetables (82.8%) and dairy products (90.8%). Additionally, 58.9% of the respondents did not consume adequate water daily. Food preferences and eating behaviours among FDMN adolescents in Cox’s Bazar were found to be influenced by a range of factors, including peer influence, access to nutritional education, food sources, cultural beliefs, ration sufficiency, food prices as well as age, gender, education level and household income.ConclusionsIn conclusion, understanding and addressing the multifaceted factors that influence the food preferences of FDMN adolescents is crucial for developing targeted interventions and comprehensive nutritional programmes.

Publisher

BMJ

Reference62 articles.

1. Daily stressors, trauma exposure, and mental health among stateless Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh;Riley;Transcult Psychiatry,2017

2. UNHCR . UNHCR’s Report portal [Internet]. 2017;(90):1–5; 2017. UNHCR Bangladesh 1–5.Available: https://www.unhcr.org/bangladesh.html

3. Family planning knowledge, attitude and practice among Rohingya women living in refugee camps in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study;Abul Kalam Azad;Reprod Health,2022

4. Figures KEY , Of B . Vulnerabilities. In: FACT SHEET - FAMILY COUNTING Arrivals by place OF FAMILY size Daily progress BREAKDOWN OF IDENTIFIED VULNERABILITIES * ASSISTANCE RECEIVED. 2017.

5. UNICEF . Education milestone for Rohingya refugee children in Cox’s Bazar. UNICEF; 2022. Available: https://gdc.unicef.org/resource/education-milestone-rohingya-refugee-children-coxs-bazar

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3