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TL;DR
This cross-sectional study surveyed 1200 Jordanian adults aged 60 and over from three regions to assess their nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs).
Nutrients · 6 authors, 6 centres
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This cross-sectional study surveyed 1200 Jordanian adults aged 60 and over from three regions to assess their nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs).
This cross-sectional study surveyed 1200 Jordanian adults aged 60 and over from three regions to assess their nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs). The central results showed that 52.8% of participants had poor knowledge, 52.7% had negative attitudes, and 72.6% had poor practices. Significant regional differences were found, with the northern region showing the highest prevalence of poor knowledge (65.6%) and poor practices (80.5%). Participants with low educational levels reported significantly higher prevalence of poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices compared to those with high educational levels. The findings highlight a substantial need for nutritional education and interventions tailored to the elderly in Jordan, particularly in the northern region and among those with lower education.