Korean Journal of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회지)

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
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The needs and prioritization of nutrition and dietary support for individuals with disabilities: an exploratory study

장애인 식생활 지원제도 필요 및 지원방안에 관한 탐색적 조사연구

  • Jong Eun Park (Institute of Health & Science Convergence, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Yu Jin Kim (Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • So Young Kim (Institute of Health & Science Convergence, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Jong Hyock Park (Institute of Health & Science Convergence, Chungbuk National University)
  • 박종은 (충북대학교 보건과학융합연구소) ;
  • 김유진 (충북대학교 의과대학 의학과) ;
  • 김소영 (충북대학교 보건과학융합연구소) ;
  • 박종혁 (충북대학교 보건과학융합연구소)
  • Received : 2024.07.24
  • Accepted : 2024.09.05
  • Published : 2024.10.31
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Abstract

Objectives: Based on a survey of officers, social workers, and dietitians involved in managing nutrition and welfare policies or projects for vulnerable groups in local governments or private welfare institutions, this study aimed to assess the need for nutritional and dietary support policies and programs for persons with disabilities (PWD), as well as to identify appropriate support measures. Methods: An online survey was conducted from March 2 to 15, 2021. The survey included 20 questions exploring perspectives on the nutritional status of PWD, their need for nutritional and dietary support policies and programs, and the prioritization of appropriate support measures. A total of 132 responses were analyzed. Results: Approximately 68.9% of the respondents rated the nutritional status of PWD as "bad" or "very bad." A substantial number identified "difficulty in purchasing ingredients, cooking, and preparing meals independently due to disability," and "limited knowledge about nutrition and recipes necessary for maintaining a healthy and balanced diet" as the primary challenges in the dietary and nutritional management of this population. Additionally, 97.0% of the respondents deemed that the introduction of nutritional and dietary support policies and programs for PWD was "needed" or "very much needed." Priority strategies to implement and strengthen these policies and systems included the "development of customized programs and services tailored to the needs and demands of the target population" and the "establishment of a dedicated department with specialized personnel." Conclusion: Comprehensive nutritional and dietary support policies and programs should be actively implemented to ensure a healthy and stable diet for PWD, tailored to meet their actual needs and demands.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education (No. 2019R1I1A1A01063639 and 2022R1I1A3070074) and the Korea government (MSIT) (No. 2021R1C1C2008683).

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