Factors Influencing the Fish Consumption Preferences: Understandings from the tribes of Wayanad, Kerala
Factors Influencing the Fish Consumption Preferences: Understandings from the tribes of Wayanad, Kerala
Date
2021
Authors
Sajeev, M. V.
Radhakrishnan, Aparna
Mohanty, A. K.
Joshy, C. G.
Akber Ali, V. P.
Gopika, R.
Mathew, Suseela
Ravishankar, C. N.
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Publisher
Indian Society of Extension Education (ISEE)
Abstract
Fish consumption preferences vary with communities. The study aims to study the sociopersonal
and fish consumption profile of the seven major tribes of Wayanad, Kerala. Species
preferences, factors affecting the fish purchase and consumption, health profile and
symptoms of tribes in relation with iron deficiency anaemia, association between fish
consumption and health of tribes were investigated. Data were gathered through a
questionnaire completed by 200 tribal households from different socioeconomic
backgrounds. Results indicate that Sardine was the most consumed and preferred fish and
percapita fish consumption of tribes was far below the state average. In conclusion, the
price of fish ranked as the first and foremost important factor affecting the fish purchase
and consumption of the tribes surveyed, and the fish consumption variables were highly
associated with health values. Increasing awareness about the health benefits of fish
consumption and building capacity of tribes to prepare fish-based products based on their
taste and preferences can aid improved fish consumption among Wayanad tribes. Therefore,
to establish and adopt fish consumption guidelines for the tribes of Wayanad, the factors
mentioned in the study need to be integrated into the projects and policies.
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Keywords
Factors, Fish consumption, Kerala, Tribes, Wayanad
Citation
http://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2021.57405