Awareness and use of folic acid among reproductive age and pregnant women

Köken, Gülengül; Derbent, Aysel Uysal; Erol, Onur; Saygın, Nimet; Ayik, Hulya; Karaca, Mehmet Ali

doi:10.5152/jtgga.2013.81594

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“…Research from Romania revealed that above average nutritional knowledge was a strong determinant of folic acid, iron and multivitamins supplementation in pregnancy [6]. Similar to our results, other studies observed that women with higher incomes used supplementation more often [4,7,27,28]. This fact is not a surprise, as most of supplements are not subsidized, therefore they can be a substantial financial burden on a family's budget.…”

Section: Source Of Knowledge About Proper Nutrition During Pregnancysupporting

confidence: 88%

“…National data has shown that the use of supplements are still neglected [2,3]. Other studies carried out in various countries worldwide clearly demonstrate that mistakes in diet and supplementation are a global health problem [4][5][6][7][8]. There are many factors that may have impact on the decision to take supplements during pregnancy, among them socio-economic status, place of residence and level of education are often highlighted [4][5][6][7]9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other studies carried out in various countries worldwide clearly demonstrate that mistakes in diet and supplementation are a global health problem [4][5][6][7][8]. There are many factors that may have impact on the decision to take supplements during pregnancy, among them socio-economic status, place of residence and level of education are often highlighted [4][5][6][7]9]. Contact with health professionals is often mentioned as a major source of knowledge about supplementation and as the determinant of whether a woman will adhere to supplementation guidelines [5][6][7].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are many factors that may have impact on the decision to take supplements during pregnancy, among them socio-economic status, place of residence and level of education are often highlighted [4][5][6][7]9]. Contact with health professionals is often mentioned as a major source of knowledge about supplementation and as the determinant of whether a woman will adhere to supplementation guidelines [5][6][7]. Better understanding of the factors relating to the use of dietary supplements in Poland may be beneficial in identifying women who are at a higher risk of micronutrient deficiency during pregnancy.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Dietary supplementation usage by pregnant women in Silesia — population based study

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Objectives: Despite wide access to gynecological and obstetric advice, informational campaigns, and information online and in magazines aimed at pregnant women, there is a worryingly high percentage of women who still do not use recommended dietary supplementation. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of micronutrient supplementation by pregnant women and to specify the determinants that impact decisions concerning supplementation. Material and methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted between June 2016 and May 2017 among a group of pregnant women visiting gynecological and obstetric clinics in the Silesia region, who have completed an authorized questionnaire developed for the purpose of this study. The questionnaire addressed the women's dietary habits, micronutrient supplementation use, as well as their socio-economic status. Completed questionnaires were obtained from 505 pregnant women.Results: Microminerals and vitamins supplementation during pregnancy was declared by 410 (81.2%) women. The most often used supplement was folic acid (62%). More than one-third of pregnant women (38.4%) declared vitamin D intake. Among the recommended supplements, the least commonly used (30.3%) were polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Factors contributing to supplementation use during pregnancy are past history of miscarriage and socioeconomic factors, such as: place of residence, financial situation and level of education. Inhabitants of larger cities, women with better self-perceived financial situations, higher education levels and those presenting past history of miscarriage took the supplements significantly more often. Conclusions:Lower levels of education, low-income financial status and living in rural localities are among the factors correlating with worse adherence to supplementation guidelines.

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Section: Source Of Knowledge About Proper Nutrition During Pregnancysupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Instead, commercially available vitamin tablets with folic acid are prescribed for pregnant women. Folic acid is available in different doses in multivitamin tablets or in tablets only containing folic acid [9]. It has been reported that folic acid absorption rate is 100% from multivitamin supplements [10].…”

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How Does Folic Acid Supplementation Affect Serum Folate Concentrations in Pregnant Turkish Women?

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A survey on women’s awareness of iron and folic acid intake during preconception period and its associated factors in Manna District, Oromia region, Southwest Ethiopia

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Aim This study aimed to assess pregnant women's awareness of iron and folic acid intake during the preconception period and associated factors. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods This study was conducted on 636 pregnant women in Manna District, Oromia region, Southwest Ethiopia. Women's awareness of iron and folic acid intake during the preconception period was measured using a pre‐tested structured questionnaire. Descriptive, binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out. Results Of the total of 623 participants, 6.7% of them had an awareness of iron and folic acid intake during preconception period. Women's husband who had formal education, women who had ≥four ANC visits and women who were at distance of <30 min from the nearest health facility were significant predictors of pregnant women's awareness iron and folic acid intake during the preconception period. Conclusions Women's awareness of iron and folic acid intake during the preconception period was very low. Husband educational status, frequency of ANC visits and distance from health facility were predictors of women's awareness of iron and folic acid intake during the preconception period.

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Awareness and use of folic acid among reproductive age and pregnant women

Cited by 21 publications

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Dietary supplementation usage by pregnant women in Silesia — population based study

Dietary supplementation usage by pregnant women in Silesia — population based study

How Does Folic Acid Supplementation Affect Serum Folate Concentrations in Pregnant Turkish Women?

A survey on women’s awareness of iron and folic acid intake during preconception period and its associated factors in Manna District, Oromia region, Southwest Ethiopia

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