ASSESSING FACTORS AFFECTING NUTRITION PRACTICE AMONG CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS OF MALAWI

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Child Nutrition 2.2 Nutrition in Rural Malawi 2.3 Socioeconomic Factors 2.4 Cultural and Traditional Influences 2.5 Previous Studies on Nutrition 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Study Population and Sampling 3.3 Data Collection Methods 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 3.5 Ethical Considerations 4. Socioeconomic Factors Impact 4.1 Income Levels and Nutrition 4.2 Education and Awareness 4.3 Access to Health Facilities 5. Cultural Influences on Nutrition 5.1 Traditional Dietary Practices 5.2 Influence of Beliefs and Norms 5.3 Role of Family Structure 6. Environmental and Accessibility Issues 6.1 Availability of Food Resources 6.2 Infrastructure and Transportation 6.3 Seasonal Variations 7. Analysis of Current Nutrition Programs 7.1 Government Interventions 7.2 Non-Governmental Initiatives 7.3 Program Effectiveness Evaluation 7.4 Community-Based Approaches 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Policy Recommendations 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Limitations of the Study