Impact of Peace on Access to Iodized Salt in South Sudan
Author Information
Author(s): Gaffar Abdelrahim Mutwakel, Mahfouz Mohamed Salih
Primary Institution: Jazan University
Hypothesis
The study hypothesized that most households depended on food aid agencies for salt access.
Conclusion
Peace had a positive impact on population access to iodized salt in South Sudan.
Supporting Evidence
- Population access to salt increased by 6.8% after the peace agreement.
- Consumption of iodized salt increased by 32.9% after the peace agreement.
- More than 73% of families were using iodized salt post-conflict.
Takeaway
After the war ended, more people in South Sudan were able to get iodized salt, which is important for their health.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from three surveys: the 2005 Sudan Household Health Survey, the 2004 Toward a Baseline report, and the 2000 Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on available data sources without re-analysis of some datasets.
Limitations
The study relied on rapid test kits for iodine content, which may not provide accurate measurements.
Participant Demographics
The population of South Sudan, primarily rural, with a sample size of 9557 households.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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