Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Iron Fortified Soya Flour Adoption Among Smallholder Farmers in Mozambique,

Fatima Machangano, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA) Daniel Chipungu, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo Nkowane Ngwenya, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA) Osman Mabunda, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18809337
Published: September 27, 2005

Abstract

Iron deficiency is a significant public health issue in Mozambique, where smallholder farmers often suffer from inadequate dietary iron intake. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and focus group discussions with a sample representative of smallholder farmers in Mozambique. Fortified soya flour adoption varied significantly by region, with urban areas showing higher uptake (60%) compared to rural regions (45%). While overall adoption was moderate, the study identified several barriers and enablers of iron-fortified soya flour use. Intensive community engagement programmes should be developed to address cultural perceptions and dietary habits related to iron fortification. Iron Fortification, Soya Flour, Smallholder Farmers, Mozambique

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Fatima Machangano, Daniel Chipungu, Nkowane Ngwenya, Osman Mabunda (2005). Iron Fortified Soya Flour Adoption Among Smallholder Farmers in Mozambique,. African Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18809337

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African agricultureSmallholder farmingIron deficiencyFortification technologyMixed-methodsRural developmentCommunity engagement

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