Maternal nutritional knowledge, practice and their associated factors during pregnancy in Addis sub city health centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tesfa, Shegaw; Aderaw, Zewdie; Abebe, Tesfaye; Abebe, Haimanot; Tsehay, Tadesse

doi:10.1016/j.ijans.2022.100482

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“…Similarly, husbands of pregnant women who had completed primary and secondary education or higher were more likely than those with no formal education to have knowledge of and a favorable attitude towards nutrition and health. This finding is in congruence with the studies done in Ethiopia, 51 Cameroon, 52 and Ghana. 53 One possible explanation for this is that higher husband education may be associated with current knowledge and attitudes about nutrition and health issues, better communication with wives, and lending a higher degree of communication to their wives, which facilitates the sharing of optimum nutrition and health-related issues.…”

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Prevalence and Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude on Optimal Nutrition and Health Among Pregnant Women in Their First Trimester of Pregnancy

Gebremichael,

Lema

2023

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Evidence has demonstrated that knowledge and attitudes are indicators of nutrition and health modification among pregnant women. As a result, the objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and predictors of knowledge and attitudes about optimal nutrition and health among pregnant women in their first trimester of pregnancy. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted between April 1 and June 1, 2018 among 750 pregnant women and sampled using the multi-stage sampling technique in the Ambo district of the West Shoa Zone, Ethiopia. Using a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire, data were gathered and analyzed using SPSS version 23. First, descriptive statistics were used, then bivariate and, finally, multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association of the predictors with the outcome variables. Results: Overall, 33.3% and 31.3% of pregnant women had good knowledge and favorable attitudes about optimal nutrition and health, respectively. Residence, the woman's and her husband's educational status, having > five household members, being in rich households, taking distance to reach a health institution, being multiparous, having information, and receiving counseling were significantly associated with pregnant women's knowledge on optimal nutrition and health. Also, a favorable association was found between a woman's attitude toward optimal nutrition and health and her and her husband's educational status, household wealth status, and the distance traveled to a health facility. Conclusion:The nutrition and health knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in the study area were suboptimal. Improving knowledge and attitude during the first trimester of pregnancy is essential for suggesting nutrition and health-related behavior in the succeeding periods of pregnancy, which predominantly determine the pregnancy's outcomes.

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“…This result was similar to the findings in the Manzini Region of Swaziland 48 and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 51 This might be due to sharing nutrition and health information within the family based on each family member's preferences, or it might also result from the previous pregnancy experience.…”

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Prevalence and Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude on Optimal Nutrition and Health Among Pregnant Women in Their First Trimester of Pregnancy

Gebremichael,

Lema

2023

IJWH

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“…In this study, Fair maternal nutritional Knowledge was about 56% (Figure 4) in the study areas, whereas poor Knowledge was 37%, and very sound Knowledge was identified as only 7%. These findings were similar to those of Tesfa et al (2022), Mahmoud and Ghaly (2019), Koppmair et al (2017), and Masuku and Lan (2014) where all of them found that about half the sampled mothers had general or fair Knowledge about maternal and child nutrition and about 40% had very poor Knowledge about the nutritional issues. These results also show the lower condition, and the percentage is higher than 61.4% (Demissie et al, 2020), 63.9% (Nana & Zema, 2018), and 81.6% (Misgna et al, 2016).…”

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Maternal Nutritional Knowledge and Determinants of the Child Nutritional Status in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

2023

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This present study investigates the factors that affect child nutrition and the status of maternal Knowledge in the northern region of Bangladesh. For this purpose, this study employs a cross-sectional data survey of two divisions in the northern region of Bangladesh, namely Rangpur and Rajshahi, from which three districts were chosen from each division using a simple random sampling process. This survey collected data from 527 respondents with face-to-face direct interview method. The questionnaire is in the native language for their understanding. This study applies Weight for Age, Height for Age, Weight for Height, and Weight for Height for the nutritional status of children. This study uses bivariate logistic analysis for factor analysis and descriptive analysis for mothers' nutritional Knowledge. The result shows that sanitation, mothers' Employment, maternal nutritional Knowledge, wealth index, maternal educational status, and antenatal care are the key significant determinants of child nutritional status. In addition, this study also reveals that only 30% of the total respondents were aware of the child's nutritional status while feeding their children, that is 158 out of 537 mothers. The findings of this study indicate that improvement in the rate of a child's dietary diversity, women's dietary diversity, and also self-esteem leads to an improvement in the child's nutritional status in a significant manner. It also indicates that moving towards an upward ceiling for cases including compulsory higher education for women, spreading awareness about child nutritional issues, and prohibiting child marriage and early premature pregnancy may enhance sustaining lives for them.

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“…Nutritional discussions about energy balance, weight gain, and physical activity should be prioritized. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women regarding a healthy diet, regular prenatal care visits, psychosocial support, danger signs and complications during pregnancy may limit excessive weight gain to achieve the best possible outcomes 2,12 . In this study we assessed the knowledge of pregnant women on weight, GWG, diet, and knowledge of obesity‐related complications.…”

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“…Limiting the consumption of alcohol and foods high in saturated fatty acids and cholesterol, and following a dietary pattern that emphasizes the inclusion of vegetables, fruits, low‐fat and fat‐free dairy products may lead to maintaining a healthy body weight 9,16 . According to reports, nutritional knowledge during pregnancy ensures optimal GWG, positive birth outcomes, and the overall health of both mothers and babies 2 …”

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Pregnant women's dietary patterns and knowledge of gestational weight gain: A cross‐sectional study

Dikgale,

Dlakavu,

Masenge

et al. 2024

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectiveExcess gestational weight gain (GWG) is a risk factor for various unfavorable maternal and neonatal outcomes that may be preventable. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while pregnant can help prevent uncontrollable weight gain. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women's knowledge on weight, GWG, diet, and knowledge of obesity‐related complications among women who seek care at our semi‐urban, regional setting.MethodsA prospective observational study was conducted at the prenatal clinic at Kalafong Academic Hospital. Prospective participants completed a questionnaire on their perception of GWG, attitudes toward GWG, knowledge of GWG, associated complications of obesity, and food choices. Data analysis was performed using SAS version 9.4.ResultsThe majority of the 500 individuals were overweight or obese prior to pregnancy. By the end of the third trimester, this increased by 10.1% (n = 420; 86.1%). Nearly half (n = 240; 48.78%) of the overweight and obese women underestimated their weight. Only 26.53% (n = 26) of women who checked their body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) gained weight according to recommendations. However, less than half (n = 96; 30.5%) gained weight within the recommended range, despite the fact that the majority of them (n = 315; 64%) were aware of the harmful effects of obesity on the cardiovascular system and the effects of high calories on weight gain (n = 321; 65%).ConclusionDespite basic knowledge of the impact of high‐caloric intake on weight gain and cardiovascular complications, less than half of the study population gained weight within the recommended range.

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Maternal nutritional knowledge, practice and their associated factors during pregnancy in Addis sub city health centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cited by 6 publications

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Prevalence and Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude on Optimal Nutrition and Health Among Pregnant Women in Their First Trimester of Pregnancy

Prevalence and Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude on Optimal Nutrition and Health Among Pregnant Women in Their First Trimester of Pregnancy

Maternal Nutritional Knowledge and Determinants of the Child Nutritional Status in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

Pregnant women's dietary patterns and knowledge of gestational weight gain: A cross‐sectional study

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