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ArticlePublic health nutrition2024

Determinants of sodium intake knowledge and attitude: a cross-national analysis of socio-economic and health factors.

Santosh Kumar Rauniyar, Yuta Tanoue, Cyrus Ghaznavi, Hitomi Hayabuchi, Toshihide Nishimura, Yukari Takemi, Shuhei Nomura

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Santosh Kumar RauniyarDepartment of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-2977-9428
Yuta TanoueDepartment of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Cyrus GhaznaviDepartment of Health Policy and Management, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
Hitomi HayabuchiGraduate School of Health and Environmental Sciences, Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Toshihide NishimuraFaculty of Nutrition, Kagawa Nutrition University, Saitama, Japan.
Yukari TakemiFaculty of Nutrition, Kagawa Nutrition University, Saitama, Japan.
Shuhei NomuraDepartment of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-2963-7297

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objectiveThe aim of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis across nations to: (1) identify the determinants influencing knowledge and attitudes related to sodium (Na) intake and (2) to analyse the association between knowledge and attitudes related to Na intake.

designWe utilised a secondary data from a cross-sectional study that was conducted across seven nations. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was utilised to assess the impact of socio-economic and health-related predictors on knowledge and attitudes pertaining to Na intake and further to investigate the relationship between knowledge and attitude.

settingIndonesia, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, France, the UK and the USA.

participants7090 participants aged 15 years and above were included in the study.

resultsSEM analysis showed a strong association between knowledge about Na intake and related attitude across all countries, particularly in the UK (2·65, 95 % CI 1·48-3·82), France (2·62, 1·45-3·79) and the USA (1·97, 1·21-2·73). In Brazil, Japan and France, individuals or family members having certain health conditions such as raised blood pressure, heart diseases, strokes or other diseases exhibited a positive attitude towards reducing Na intake. Conversely, socio-economic factors like education and income demonstrated the complexity of influences on knowledge and attitudes about Na intake.

conclusionThe study underscores the need for tailored public health interventions to reduce excessive Na consumption, considering the diverse cultural, social and economic factors. It highlights the complex determinants of knowledge and attitudes towards Na intake, calling for further research in varied populations.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeSocioeconomic FactorsSodium, DietaryAdolescentAdultAgedBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFranceHumansIndonesiaJapanMaleMiddle AgedThailandSodium, DietaryAttitude towards Na intakeAwareness levelHealth condition and Na consumptionKnowledge about Na intake

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