Publications by authors named "Anasaini Moala Silatolu"
Objectives: This study aimed to assess salt and sugar-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours (KAB) of adults in the Central Division of Fiji.
Methods: A randomised stratified sample of 700 adults were selected. Questions on salt and sugar-related KABs were developed.
Article Synopsis
- Excessive salt and sugar intake in Fiji contributes to diseases like diabetes and hypertension, prompting a study to estimate consumption levels and sources among adults in the Central Division.
- The study involved a sample of 700 adults, collecting data on their diet, weight, height, and urine samples to assess salt and sugar intake, revealing average intakes of 8.8 g/day for salt and 74.1 g/day for sugar.
- Findings indicated that intake levels exceeded WHO recommendations, highlighting the need for behavioral and environmental interventions to promote healthier dietary choices.
Objective: To investigate perceptions of iTaukei Fijian women and men around diet and the ability to consume a healthy diet.
Design: Six focus groups were conducted with women and men separately. Six to ten women and men participated in each group.
Objective: The aim of this study was to elucidate the roles of knowledge related to lymphatic filariasis (LF), contributions of taking roles in community activities to eradicate LF and participation in traditional village forums in adherence to mass drug administration (MDA) in a preventive chemotherapy program targeted at the community residents.
Materials And Methods: A survey on ingestion of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and albendazole (ALB), knowledge related to LF, taking roles in community activities and participation in traditional village forums was carried out for 400 adult subjects randomly selected from the Central Division of Fiji within three months after the MDA campaign in 2010 in the respective communities. Multilevel logistic regression analysis and multilevel linear regression analysis were performed to examine relationships between knowledge, community activities, traditional village forums and ingestion of anti-filarial drugs.