| A survey of folate knowledge and consumer behaviours in Western Australia prior to the introduction of mandatory food fortification. | |
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PMID: 20078577 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: Prior to the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification in September 2009, this study collected baseline data on folate awareness, knowledge of pregnancy-relevant public health messages and consumer behaviours in Western Australia. METHODS: One thousand residents aged 18 years or older participated in a cross sectional telephone survey in September 2006. Respondents were recruited randomly from the electronic residential telephone directory. RESULTS: Most respondents reported knowing little or nothing about folate (86%). Women of childbearing age were more likely than other adults to know the association between folate intake and birth defects (82% v 56%) but 41% did not know that folate should be consumed periconceptionally to reduce the risk of spina bifida. Overall, half the respondents did not take supplements and two-thirds did not know if the food products they ate were fortified with folic acid. Associations were detected between knowledge, consumer behaviours and socio-economic indicators such as age, income, highest level of education, area of residence and parental status. IMPLICATIONS: A mix of public health strategies that includes mandatory fortification and the promotion of supplement use should improve the timely and sufficient intake of folate across all socio-economic strata of the Australian population. Strategies that support the introduction of mandatory fortification, such as awareness and education campaigns should be built on a solid understanding of the drivers and barriers to knowledge acquisition and desired consumer behaviours. |
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Authors:
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Caron Molster; Amanda Samanek; Carol Bower; Peter O'Leary |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian and New Zealand journal of public health Volume: 33 ISSN: 1753-6405 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Public Health Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-18 Completed Date: 2010-04-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9611095 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Public Health Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 577-82 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Office of Population Health Genomics, Division of Public Health, Department of Health, Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia 6849. caron.molster@health.wa.gov.au |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Data Collection Female Folic Acid* / administration & dosage, adverse effects Food, Fortified* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Mandatory Programs* Middle Aged Western Australia Young Adult |
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59-30-3/Folic Acid |
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