Evaluation of the international standardized 24-h dietary recall methodology (GloboDiet) for potential application in research and surveillance within African settings

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dc.contributor.authorAglago, E.K.
dc.contributor.authorLandais, E.
dc.contributor.authorNicolas, G.
dc.contributor.authorMargetts, B.
dc.contributor.authorAnnor, G.A.
dc.contributor.authorEl Ati, J.
dc.contributor.authorCoates, J.
dc.contributor.authorColaiezzi, B.
dc.contributor.authorCompaore, E.
dc.contributor.authorDelisle, H.
dc.contributor.authorFaber, M.
dc.contributor.authorFungo, R.
dc.contributor.authorEl Hamdouchi, A.
dc.contributor.authorHounkpatin, W.A.
dc.contributor.authorKonan, A.G.
dc.contributor.authorLabzizi, S.
dc.contributor.authorLedo, J.
dc.contributor.authorMahachi, C.
dc.contributor.authorMaruapula, S.D.
dc.contributor.authorMathe, N.
dc.contributor.authorMbabazi, M.
dc.contributor.authorMirembe, M.W.
dc.contributor.authorMizéhoun-Adissoda, C.
dc.contributor.authorNzi, C.D.
dc.contributor.authorPisa, P.T.
dc.contributor.authorEl Rhazi, K.
dc.contributor.authorZotor, F.
dc.contributor.authorSlimani, N.
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-26T16:43:21Z
dc.date.available2019-07-26T16:43:21Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractBackground: Collection of reliable and comparable individual food consumption data is of primary importance to better understand, control and monitor malnutrition and its related comorbidities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including in Africa. The lack of standardised dietary tools and their related research support infrastructure remains a major obstacle to implement concerted and region-specific research and action plans worldwide. Citing the magnitude and importance of this challenge, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) launched the "Global Nutrition Surveillance initiative" to pilot test the use of a standardized 24-h dietary recall research tool (GloboDiet), validated in Europe, in other regions. In this regard, the development of the GloboDiet-Africa can be optimised by better understanding of the local specific methodological needs, barriers and opportunities. The study aimed to evaluate the standardized 24-h dietary recall research tool (GloboDiet) as a possible common methodology for research and surveillance across Africa. Methods: A consultative panel of African and international experts in dietary assessment participated in six e-workshop sessions. They completed an in-depth e-questionnaire to evaluate the GloboDiet dietary methodology before and after participating in the e-workshop. Results: The 29 experts expressed their satisfaction on the potential of the software to address local specific needs when evaluating the main structure of the software, the stepwise approach for data collection and standardisation concept. Nevertheless, additional information to better describe local foods and recipes, as well as particular culinary patterns (e.g. mortar pounding), were proposed. Furthermore, food quantification in shared-plates and -bowls eating situations and interviewing of populations with low literacy skills, especially in rural settings, were acknowledged as requiring further specific considerations and appropriate solutions. Conclusions: An overall positive evaluation of the GloboDiet methodology by both African and international experts, supports the flexibility and potential applicability of this tool in diverse African settings and sets a positive platform for improved dietary monitoring and surveillance. Following this evaluation, prerequisite for future implementation and/or adaptation of GloboDiet in Africa, rigorous and robust capacity building as well as knowledge transfer will be required to roadmap a stepwise approach to implement this methodology across pilot African countries/regions. © 2017 The Author(s).en_US
dc.identifier.othervol.13(1)
dc.identifier.otherDOI:10.1186/s12992-017-0260-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/31838
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGlobalization and Healthen_US
dc.subject24-h dietary recall; Africa; Dietary assessment; GloboDiet; Standardisationen_US
dc.titleEvaluation of the international standardized 24-h dietary recall methodology (GloboDiet) for potential application in research and surveillance within African settingsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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