Effect of a capacity building on the knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy on nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA) of the Local Agriculture Planners in CALABARZON: A non-randomized controlled trial
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.9781
- Author:
Kim Leonard G. Dela luna
1
;
Maria Theresa M. Talavera
2
;
Leila S. Africa
2
;
Clarissa B. Juanico
2
;
Nancy A. Tandang
3
;
Marison Felicidad R. Dy
4
Author Information
1. Department of Nutrition, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Banos
3. Institute of Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Banos
4. Department of Human and Family Development Studies, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Banos
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
agriculture extension program on NSA;
nutrition security
- MeSH:
agriculture;
food security;
capacity building
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2024;58(Early Access 2024):1-12
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Filipino farmers recorded the highest incidence of poverty in the last decade. In addition, a heightened awareness was observed within agriculture and different government agencies to better understand the link between agriculture and nutrition. However, limited studies have been conducted in the Philippines integrating nutritionsensitive agriculture into the Municipal Agricultural Development Plan (MADP).
Objectives:This study aims to determine the effect of capacity building on the knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of municipal agriculturists on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) in CALABARZON.
Methods:This study utilized a non-randomized controlled trial design to measure the change in knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of the municipal agriculturists on NSA and nutrition sensitivity of the MADP. A total of 57 municipal agriculturists from CALABARZON participated in the capacity building.
Results:Local agriculture planners' knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy significantly improved after capacity building. In addition, membership of municipal agriculturists to local nutrition committee was significantly associated with higher scores difference in knowledge and self-efficacy after the training. Meanwhile, the score difference in their attitude was significantly related to the tenure of employment in local agriculture planners.
Conclusion:Capacity building on the NSA can significantly improve local agriculture planners' knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy. Thus, the government must support programs and initiatives concerning the NSA, like increasing the capacity of local agriculture planners. This will allow them to integrate nutrition-sensitive agriculture concepts positively into their agriculture development plan.
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