A study of the factors influencing the consumption of raphia sese de wild fruit pulp in the city of kikwit in dr Congo: examining the link between its traditional medicinal uses and its role in urban nutrition
The expansion of local resources is one of the greatest challenges to food security in Africa. Among these, the pulp of the R. sese De Wild fruit is practically considered an important staple food in certain communities. The objective of this study is to assess consumption patterns, sociodemographic indicators, and perceptions of this pulp in the city of Kikwit. A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 households selected through stratified sampling.