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Assessment of dietary diversity, antenatal care, food taboos, meal frequency, and nutritional status of pregnant adolescents in rural Malawi: a cross-sectional study
- Source :
- African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development; Vol 19, No 3 (2019); 14555-14570
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2019.
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Abstract
- High rates of pregnancy during adolescence in Malawi compromise the nutritional status of adolescent mothers and their infants. When a pregnant adolescent is malnourished, she is at risk for health complications. Research focusing on the nutritional status of pregnant adolescents in Malawi is minimal. The purpose of this study was to assess dietary diversity, antenatal care, food taboos, meal frequency, and nutritional status of pregnant adolescents in rural Malawi. The study included sixty-two pregnant adolescents between 15-19 years old. Data collection included the use of a pre-tested questionnaire, standardized dietary diversity survey and measurements of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), height, and hemoglobin. Statistical analysis included descriptive analysis, linear and logistic regression. Mean (SD) age was 17.7 (1.2) years. Mean MUAC was 25.9 (2.0) cm; 31% had MUAC
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16845358 and 16845374
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
- Accession number :
- edsair.78975075580c..7f1d33ecdad761dbcab8004601ef2d4b