scholarly journals Consumption of animal source foods, especially fish, is associated with better nutritional status among women of reproductive age in rural Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chloe Andrews ◽  
Robin Shrestha ◽  
Shibani Ghosh ◽  
Katherine Appel ◽  
Sabi Gurung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Animal Source Foods ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Animal Source

Bacterial Vaginosis and its Relation with Sociodemographic Determinants in married reproductive age females

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1249-1252
Author(s):  
R. Mukhtar ◽  
A. U.- Rehman ◽  
A. Ilyas ◽  
M. J. Khan ◽  
R. Liaqat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Sociodemographic Determinants ◽  
Reproductive Age Group ◽  
Nonspecific Inflammation

Aim: To determine the frequency of Bacterial vaginosis by pap smear cytology and find its association with its sociodemographic determinants. Study design: Cross sectional analytical study Place and duration of study: Department of Histopathology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from 1st January 2016 to 31st October 2016. Methodology: Two hundred and sixty pap smears of married women of reproductive age group with vaginal discharge who attended Gynecology OPD were included. Proper history regarding age, socioeconomic status, age of marriage, literacy level, smoking, and nutritional status was taken. Results: Disease prevalence was found to be 19.2%(50)in this sample of 260 while 9.1% had Candidiasis, 47%, 17.2% ,3.7%, 4.1% had Mild nonspecific inflammation, Moderate nonspecific inflammation, Moderate to severe nonspecific inflammation, and negative smears respectively. Bacterial vaginosis was associated with age, monthly income, illiteracy, early age at marriage, history of abortion and nutritional status with significant p-value ≤ 0.05. However no association was found between the disease and marital status, smoking and pallor. Conclusion: Low socioeconomic status, literacy, age >35, nutritional status is strongly related to occurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women of reproductive age group with vaginal discharge. Key Words: Bacterial vaginosis, Pap smear, Sociodemographic determinants

scholarly journals Micronutrient Status and Dietary Diversity of Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Pakistan

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3407
Author(s):  
Anna K. M. Brazier ◽  
Nicola M. Lowe ◽  
Mukhtiar Zaman ◽  
Babar Shahzad ◽  
Heather Ohly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Plasma Zinc ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Rural Pakistan ◽  
Micronutrient Status ◽  
Iron Deficient

Consuming a diverse diet is essential to ensure an adequate intake of micronutrients. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status and dietary diversity of women of reproductive age (WRA) living in a marginalized community in rural Pakistan. Forty-seven WRA (35 ± 7 years old) who were not pregnant or lactating at enrollment, were recruited to participate in the study. Twenty-four-hour dietary recall interviews were conducted by the study nutritionist, and the data collected were used to create a minimum dietary diversity for women score (MDD-W) on five occasions during the monsoon and winter seasons (October to February). Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometry and biochemical markers of micronutrient status. Height and weight were used to determine body mass index (BMI), and mid-upper-arm circumference was measured. Plasma zinc, iron, and selenium concentrations were measured using inductively coupled mass spectrometry, and iron status was assessed using serum ferritin and blood hemoglobin concentrations. The mean (±SD) food group diversity score was 4 ± 1 with between 26% and 41% of participants achieving an MDD-W of 5. BMI was 27.2 ± 5.5 kg/m2 with 28% obese, 34% overweight, and 6% underweight. The prevalence of zinc deficiency, based on plasma zinc concentration, was 29.8%; 17% of the participants had low plasma selenium levels; 8.5% were iron deficient; and 2% were suffering from iron deficiency anemia. The findings indicate that the women living in this community consume a diet that has a low diversity, consistent with a diet low in micronutrients, and that zinc deficiency is prevalent. Public health interventions aimed at increasing the dietary diversity of WRA are needed to improve the micronutrient intake, particularly of zinc, in this population.

scholarly journals Animal source food (ASF) intake among women of reproductive age in rural Vietnam (VN)

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Greenleaf Hall ◽  
Tu Ngu ◽  
Henri Dirren ◽  
Janet King
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Animal Source ◽  
Animal Source Food

Study Exploring the Effects of Daily Supplementation with 400 μg of Folic Acid on the Nutritional Status of Folate in Women of Reproductive Age

2017 ◽  
Vol 109 (8) ◽  
pp. 564-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laidy D. Arias ◽  
Beatriz E. Parra ◽  
Angélica M. Muñoz ◽  
Diana L. Cárdenas ◽  
Tiffany G. Duque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age

scholarly journals Dietary diversity and nutritional status among women of reproductive age group in a selected rural community of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Razia Sultana ◽  
Syeda Rumana Hoque ◽  
Umme Jamila Akter Manni ◽  
Md Motlabur Rahman ◽  
Pankaj Kanti Datta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Status Of Women

Background/context: Dietary diversity (DD) is universally recognized as a key component of healthy diets. Healthy diet is one of the most important determinants that can influence nutritional status of women of reproductive age. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Shitpara village of Sreepur Upazila under Gazipur district during February to June 2013 to assess the dietary diversity and nutritional status of women of reproductive age. Convenient sampling technique was adopted to select 181 women. Interview schedule & checklist used as research instrument. Results: The mean(+/-s.d.)age of the respondents was 27.45+/-9.38 years, 133(80%) of them were married and 176(97.2%) are literate. Mean family size was 5.34+/- 2.386 persons and mean family income was 9611.05 Taka per month. Among 133 married women, 68(51%) have 2 or less than two children. Their mean(+/-s.d.) dietary diversity score was 5.13+/- 1.19 and majority 149(82%) of them having medium dietary diversity tercile (4-6). All of them ate carbohydrate types of food, 174(96.1%) protein rich foods & 83(45.9%) vit.A rich vegetables & fruits. Their mean BMI was 22.35 +/- 3.71 kg/ m2. Majority 118 (65%) of them having normal BMI and 22(12%) are under weight. Only 6(3%) of them are obese. Thoughdietary diversity was medium (4-6); relationship between dietary diversity and nutritional status could not be established. Conclusion:The qualitative measurement of dietary diversity is not sufficient enough to identify women at risk of under- or over nutrition. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 27, No.1, April, 2018, Page 36-40

scholarly journals An Exploratory Study on The Association Between Gender and Factors That Influence Animal-Source Food Dietary Intake for Households In Lower-Income Urban Informal Settings of Nairobi, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariah Ngutu ◽  
Salome A. Bukachi ◽  
Ann W. Muthiru ◽  
Aurélia Lépine ◽  
Suneetha Kadiyala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Animal Source Foods ◽  
Animal Source ◽  
Informal Settings ◽  
Animal Source Food

Abstract Background: Low-quality monotonous diets dominated by starchy foods are a major problem confronting resource-constrained settings worldwide including poor households in the urban informal settings of Nairobi, Kenya. This low-quality dietary intake is fueled by socio-economic disparities further complicated by gender hegemonies that influence decision making in food choice and consumption. This places the population, especially women of reproductive age and young children, at a risk of micronutrients deficiencies, such as anemia. Animal-source foods (ASFs) are high-quality nutrient-dense products that supply essential amino-acids, vitamins and minerals, to reduce stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. Previous research showed that the poorest households in Nairobi, Kenya, had low Animal-source foods (ASFs) consumption.Food security and nutrition dimensions of food security such as the gendered dimensions have been the main focus in most development interventions. However, there still exists gaps especially at the household level that try to understand the association between gender and factors that influence animal-source food dietary intake.Methods: An exploratory qualitative study was carried out to establish the association between gender and factors that influence animal-source foods dietary intake for households in lower-income urban informal settings of Nairobi, Kenya. We utilized 19 focus group discussions with embedded participatory exercises and 60 in-depth interviews differently for men and women alongside unstructured observations to enable in-depth exploration of ASFs consumption and choice determinants.Results: Gender and related factors including decision making, power position dynamics of men and women as well as coping mechanisms were seen to influence household ASF dietary intake. Both men and women had a role providing for food budgets and also deciding on when and what ASF would be consumed in their households. Notably, men and women in the informal low-income settings face socio-economic challenges in planning for and sustaining household food needs including ASF.Conclusion: Nutrition and health interventions and programs tackling malnutrition in lower-income households need to consider the gender and associated factors as identified in this exploratory research. These factors are seen as intersecting with the household economic status and sociocultural practices to influence ASF dietary intake including choice and consumption.

scholarly journals Assessment of Iodine and Selenium Nutritional Status in Women of Reproductive Age in Latvia

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (11) ◽  
pp. 1211
Author(s):  
Vija Veisa ◽  
Ieva Kalere ◽  
Tatjana Zake ◽  
Ieva Strele ◽  
Marina Makrecka-Kuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Thyroid Peroxidase ◽  
Selenoprotein P ◽  
Urinary Iodine Concentration ◽  
Serum Selenium ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age

Background and Objectives: Adequate dietary intake of iodine and selenium is essential during pregnancy. While iodine is vital for maternal thyroid function and fetal development, selenium contributes to the regulation of thyroid function and thyroid autoimmunity. This study aimed to assess the consumption of iodine- and selenium-containing products by women of reproductive age and the iodine and selenium nutritional status of pregnant women in Latvia. Materials and Methods: Population health survey (2010–2018) data were used to characterize dietary habits in women of reproductive age. Additionally, 129 pregnant women in the first trimester were recruited; they completed a questionnaire and were tested for thyroid function, urinary iodine concentration (UIC), and serum selenium and selenoprotein P levels. Results: The use of some dietary sources of iodine (e.g., milk and dairy products) and selenium (e.g., bread) has decreased in recent years. Less than 10% of respondents reported the use of iodized salt. The use of supplements has become more common (reported by almost 50% of respondents in 2018). Dietary habits were similar in pregnant women, but the use of supplements was even higher (almost 70%). Nevertheless, most supplements used in pregnancy had insufficient contents of iodine and selenium. Thyroid function was euthyreotic in all women, but 13.9% of participants had a thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO-ab) level above 60 IU/mL. The median UIC (IQR) was 147.2 (90.0–248.1) μg/gCr, and 52.8% of pregnant women had a UIC below 150 μg/gCr. The mean selenium (SD) level was 101.5 (35.6) μg/L; 30.1% of women had a selenium level below 80 μg/L. The median selenoprotein P level was 6.9 (3.1–9.0) mg/L. Conclusions: Iodine nutrition in Latvian population of pregnant women was near the lower limit of adequate and a third of the population had a selenium deficiency. Supplements were frequently used, but most did not contain the recommended amounts of iodine and selenium.

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