Effect of Nutritional Guideline on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Hamdy Abdelmoty, Shymaa; Abd El Hakem Hassanin Aboud, Samia; Mohammed Emam, Afaf; AbdElrazak Mostafa, Asmaa

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2024.335779

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“…In terms of reducing iron de ciency anemia, over a quarter of respondents stated that adequate nutrition and regular fruit consumption were effective. Several authors have stated that good nutrition with frequent fruit intake is the most natural way of improving and maintaining adequate iron requirements in the body while preventing iron de ciency-related health issues such as iron de ciency anemia [10][11][12][13]. In principle, it translates that those respondents who do not believe good nutrition and frequent food intake help prevent iron de ciency anemia may not consider their diet, even if they can afford it.…”

Section: Knowledge Of Iron De Ciency Anemia In Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nonetheless, the remaining 35% of practices that were discordant with conventional standards for iron de ciency anemia in pregnancy might be deemed to be many. This is because the lives of those respondents and their unborn children may be jeopardized, potentially leading to an increase in morbidity and/or mortality among pregnant women, mothers, and babies [13].…”

Section: Practices Of Iron De Ciency Anemia In Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Knowledge and practices of pregnant women regarding iron deficiency anemia in the Eastern Region of Ghana

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Okyere-Boateng

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The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in Ghana persists despite the national health policy of routine iron supplementation and education for pregnant women during antenatal care. This makes it worrying and as such, studies should be conducted to uncover why there is an increase in iron deficiency among pregnant women, after the national interventions to prevent the phenomenon. Thus, the study aimed to assess the knowledge, practices, and the relationship between knowledge and practices of pregnant women regarding iron deficiency anemia. A descriptive cross-sectional study design with a quantitative approach and convenient sampling method was used in conducting the study. A Standard closed-ended questionnaire was used to elicit responses from registered respondents. The study revealed that 69.5% of the respondents’ responses depicted good knowledge of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy and 65% showed good practices on iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. There was a positive correlation (r = 0.68) between knowledge level and practices of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. Pregnant women who received antenatal care at Anum's Salvation Army Hospital demonstrated adequate knowledge and behaviors for preventing iron deficiency anemia. It was recommended that midwives intensify health education on clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy.

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Section: Knowledge Of Iron De Ciency Anemia In Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Practices Of Iron De Ciency Anemia In Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%