Fish consumption, DHS8 [message #29993] |
Fri, 06 September 2024 11:43 |
Mark_H_22
Messages: 3 Registered: September 2024
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Hello,
I am wondering about fish consumption in the DHS8 questionnaire, specifically in Senegal, Mauritania and Gambia.
I know that powdered fish or fish paste can often be added to dishes, however when asking about fish consumption for women or children, the DHS8 questionnaire states:
"please do not answer 'yes' for any food or ingredient only used in a small amount to add flavor to a dish"
So I would like to know:
1) is using fish powder/paste common in these countries?
2) would this be classed as fish consumption or not, due to being in small amounts/used as flavoring?
I was wondering if anyone involved in data collection in Senegal, Mauritania, or Gambia might know and be able to clarify this.
I am working on a study related to nutrition from fish, so this detail could be very important for interpreting these data.
Thank you.
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Re: Fish consumption, DHS8 [message #30012 is a reply to message #29993] |
Tue, 10 September 2024 12:31 |
Janet-DHS
Messages: 891 Registered: April 2022
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Following is a response from DHS staff member, Tom Pullum:
I believe that fish powder or paste is generally an additive, to add flavor, and it would not be counted as toward fish consumption in a DHS survey. I hope other users will comment on this.
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