Information education and communication (IEC) for iodine defficiency disorders (IDD) control
By: Vishma C A.
Contributor(s): Rajani M (Guide).
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BookPublisher: Vellayani Department of Home Science, College of Agriculture 2000DDC classification: 640 Online resources: Click here to access online Dissertation note: MSc Abstract: A study entitled 'Information Education and Communication (lEC) for
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) control' was conducted at the Changa
ward of Vellanad Panchayat to disseminate information among the public on
IDD and to create awareness about the factors influencing the prevalence of
IDD by developing lEC materials. The socio-economic, personal characteristics,
food consumption pattern and the awareness of IDD were assessed.
The results of the survey revealed that an important factor for
increased prevalence of iodine deficiency in the particular area is mainly due
to the geographical location of the panchayat. Majority of the families
surveyed, belonged to Hindu community and were under privileged. The
families were nuclear type with less than five members.
On analysing the awareness of study population it was observed that
most of them were unaware of iodine deficiency disorders and the importance
of iodised salt in the prevention of 100.
Food consumption pattern of the families indicated that most of them
were non-vegetarians. Cereals, roots and tubers predominated their daily
menu, with an excessive consumption of tapioca and cabbage. Majority of the
population used non-iodised salt and employed wrong method for processing
tapioca.
Based on the above results the behavioural patterns to be changed to
develop a favourable attitude towards the control of iodine deficiency
disorders were identified. A one day lEC campaign was organised in the
defined area of study for the conduct of community self survey. It included a
teaching class by resource persons and the women were very enthusiastic in
participating in the education programme, and 30 women were selected as
trainees for further training.
For the training of selected trainees lEe materials were formulated. It
included non-projected (flash card) and projected (slide) aids. The relative
effectiveness of these two visual aids were measured and flash card was found
to be very effective. Evaluation of the training was conducted and the results
indicate that there was increase in the knowledge, with regard to the
prevention and control of lOO. The measurement of change in attitude
towards the use of iodised salt was also measured. The results indicate that
the programme has developed a favourable attitude towards the use of iodised
salt as well as an understanding of the role of iodine in the physical and
mental health of human beings.
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A study entitled 'Information Education and Communication (lEC) for
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) control' was conducted at the Changa
ward of Vellanad Panchayat to disseminate information among the public on
IDD and to create awareness about the factors influencing the prevalence of
IDD by developing lEC materials. The socio-economic, personal characteristics,
food consumption pattern and the awareness of IDD were assessed.
The results of the survey revealed that an important factor for
increased prevalence of iodine deficiency in the particular area is mainly due
to the geographical location of the panchayat. Majority of the families
surveyed, belonged to Hindu community and were under privileged. The
families were nuclear type with less than five members.
On analysing the awareness of study population it was observed that
most of them were unaware of iodine deficiency disorders and the importance
of iodised salt in the prevention of 100.
Food consumption pattern of the families indicated that most of them
were non-vegetarians. Cereals, roots and tubers predominated their daily
menu, with an excessive consumption of tapioca and cabbage. Majority of the
population used non-iodised salt and employed wrong method for processing
tapioca.
Based on the above results the behavioural patterns to be changed to
develop a favourable attitude towards the control of iodine deficiency
disorders were identified. A one day lEC campaign was organised in the
defined area of study for the conduct of community self survey. It included a
teaching class by resource persons and the women were very enthusiastic in
participating in the education programme, and 30 women were selected as
trainees for further training.
For the training of selected trainees lEe materials were formulated. It
included non-projected (flash card) and projected (slide) aids. The relative
effectiveness of these two visual aids were measured and flash card was found
to be very effective. Evaluation of the training was conducted and the results
indicate that there was increase in the knowledge, with regard to the
prevention and control of lOO. The measurement of change in attitude
towards the use of iodised salt was also measured. The results indicate that
the programme has developed a favourable attitude towards the use of iodised
salt as well as an understanding of the role of iodine in the physical and
mental health of human beings.
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