Pertinence of Salt-Related Knowledge and Reported Behaviour on Salt Intake in Adults : A Cross-Sectional Study

The association between salt-related knowledge, attitude, behaviour (KAB) and actual salt consumption in Greek adults is uncertain. This study investigates the correlation between salt intake, gauged by 24-h urinary sodium excretion, with salt-related KAB. It further explores how socio-demographic factors influence these behaviors. Salt consumption was evaluated using a 24-h urinary sodium test, and compared to self-reported KAB data. Knowledge and behavior scores related to salt were computed. An overall cohort-adjusted model examined the relationship between daily salt consumption, knowledge and behavior scores, and certain covariates. Through the stratification by the cohort random effect, two models were established (Cohort I Adults; Cohort II Students) examining the same relationships of the overall cohort model. 463 Greek adults participated. The average salt intake was 9.54 g/day, nearly double the WHO recommendation. Significant differences in knowledge scores were noted based on sex, age, education, and BMI. A trend suggesting lower discretionary salt use with increased salt intake was observed (p = 0.06). However, comprehensive analysis revealed no direct correlation between salt intake and either knowledge (p = 0.562) or behavior scores (p = 0.210). The results emphasize the need for food product reforms by industry stakeholders and accelerated efforts towards reducing salt intake.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Nutrients - 15(2023), 19 vom: 23. Sept.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Marakis, Georgios [VerfasserIn]
Marques Domingues, Ana [VerfasserIn]
Crispo, Anna [VerfasserIn]
Magriplis, Emmanuella [VerfasserIn]
Vasara, Eleni [VerfasserIn]
Kontopoulou, Lamprini [VerfasserIn]
Triantafyllou, Christos [VerfasserIn]
Skepastianos, Petros [VerfasserIn]
Papadopoulou, Sousana K [VerfasserIn]
Rodopaios, Nikolaos E [VerfasserIn]
Hassapidou, Maria [VerfasserIn]
Zampelas, Antonis [VerfasserIn]
Cappuccio, Francesco P [VerfasserIn]
Breda, João [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

24 h urinary sodium excretion
9NEZ333N27
Behaviour
Journal Article
Knowledge
Salt reduction
Sodium
Sodium Chloride, Dietary

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 23.10.2023

Date Revised 23.10.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/nu15194114

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM363293590