KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ, THỰC HÀNH VỀ SỬ DỤNG MUỐI TRONG KHẨU PHẦN CỦA NGƯỜI TRƯỞNG THÀNH Ở PHƯỜNG QUANG TRUNG, THÀNH PHỐ THÁI NGUYÊN, TỈNH THÁI NGUYÊN NĂM 2025

Abstract

Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding dietary salt intake among residents in Quang Trung Ward, Thai Nguyen City in 2025.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 217 participants aged 18 to 60. Data were collected using structured self-administered questionnaires covering demographics and KAP scales for salt use. Data cleaning and entry were performed using EpiData 3.1, while statistical analysis was conducted via SPSS 26.0.

Results: The study recorded that 54.4% of participants had good knowledge and 81.6% maintained positive attitudes. Notably, 86.6% correctly identified the primary components of salt, and 84.8% understood the link between high salt intake and chronic conditions such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Regarding practices, the overall rate of correct practice reached 60.4%. However, a significant gap was identified: only 20.3% of residents could accurately estimate their daily salt intake, highlighting a discrepancy between awareness and practical quantitative skills.

Conclusions: While the KAP levels regarding salt use among residents are relatively high, practical quantitative skills remain limited. Health education and communication strategies should be strengthened through visual aids and specific guidance on salt estimation during food preparation to improve community-based disease prevention.