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Fish consumption, DHS8 [message #29993]

Fri, 06 September 2024 11:43

Mark_H_22
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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: 852
Registered: April 2022

Senior Member

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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