scholarly journals Hubungan Kejadian Pandemi Covid 19 Dengan Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Trimester Tiga

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aslinda Hafid ◽  
Hasrul Hasrul
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
World Health ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Gestation Time ◽  
Sample Technique ◽  
Normal Gestation

Objective  : Pregnancy is one of the crowning moments in the life of women (Yuniastari et al., 2014). according to the Federasi Obstetri Ginekologi Internasional, Pregnancy defined as fertilization or union of spermatozoa and ovum and followed by nidasi or implantation.  If counted and fertilization to this baby, normal gestation time would be held for 40 week or 10 month or 9 moon rotate international calendar. at this time corona virus desease The case go global begins with pneumonia or chafe paru-paru mysterious 2019 on december.  When that happens the pandemic covid 19 that directly impact to all indonesian people in general.  In the world health of pregnant women also did not escape the effects of the pandemic covid 19 this.The number of pregnant women third trimester there dipustu arawa it makes it very anxious in dealing with the delivery processMetodhe : Methods used is Desain Observasional Deskriptif. In this study , researchers will assess the degree or rate of anxiety for pregnant women third trimesterResults: This study has been implemented in march - april 2021 at pustu arawa That is in the work area puskesmas lawawoi kabupaten sidrap with the total sample 48 respondents . The sample technique used is simple random sampling  Pregnant women and patients who came third trimester pustu arawa in the work area puskesmas lawawoi kabupaten sidrap  Selected at random. Conclusion: The research found that there was a correlation between the pandemic covid 19 with anxiety pregnant women got the third trimester p = 0.002 < 0,05 

scholarly journals Faktor Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil Di Wilayah Kerja UPTD Puskesmas Siak Hulu I Dan III Tahun 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-113
Author(s):  
Elvanita Nita ◽  
Buchari Lapau ◽  
Oktavia Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Third ◽  
Work Area

Anemia in pregnancy is a condition where hemoglobin (Hb) levels in pregnant women in trimester I and III <11 grams%, while in trimester II Hb levels <10.5%. Normal hemoglobin levels in pregnant women> 11 grams%. UPTD Siak Hulu Health Centers I and III were the health centers that had the highest anemia cases in kampar regency in two consecutive years, namely 14.60% and 67.68% in 2016, while in 2017 were 63.63% and 85.83%. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the work area of ​​the UPTD Puskesmas Siak Hulu I and III in 2018. The research method uses design cross sectional. The population is pregnant women in the third trimester of 2018. The number of samples is 211. Sampling is done by simple random sampling. Data analysis was carried out by univariate, bivariate and multivariate with multiple logistic regression. The results showed that the variables related to cause and effect on the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the work area of ​​the Siak Hulu I and III UPTD Puskesmas were adherence to Fe tablet consumption OR = 2,74 (95% CI=1.043-7.210). Recommended to health workers to conduct KIE activities and promotions for prospective pregnant women, pregnant women and communities in the region.

EFFECT OF ZINK TABLETS INTERVENTION IN ZINC DEFICIENCY OF TRIMESTER III PREGNANT WOMEN TOWARD WEIGHT AND BODY LENGTH OF NEWBORN

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-312
Author(s):  
Nurfadillah S ◽  
Wardihan Sinrang ◽  
Suryani As'ad ◽  
Muh. Nasrum Massi ◽  
Mardiana Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Birth Length ◽  
World Health ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Average Value ◽  
The Third ◽  
A Value ◽  
Zinc Levels

Background: According to 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) data globally, an estimated 17.3% of the population has inadequate zinc intake, with estimates ranging from 5.7% in Oceania to 7.6% in Europe, 9.6% in America and the Caribbean, highest in Africa (23.9%) and Asia (19.6%). Zinc is important for the function of a number of enzymes and growth hormones during pregnancy. In pregnant women, the relative zinc concentration decreases up to 35% due to the influence of hormonal changes and the transport of nutrients from mother to baby. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of giving zinc tablets to pregnant women with zinc deficiency in the third trimester on body weight and length of babies born at the Makassar City Health Center. Methods: This type of research is True Experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The sample in this study was 62 samples of third trimester pregnant women, and the sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Measurement of zinc levels in third trimester pregnant women using the Elisa reader kit at the Research Laboratory of the Hasanuddin University Teaching Hospital. The research instruments were in the form of a research explanation sheet, respondent's consent sheet, respondent's checklist sheet, and the mother's zinc tablet consumption control sheet for 14 days. Results: Judging from the average value of newborns in pregnant women who did not have zinc deficiency, the average value of birth weight in pregnant women with zinc deficiency was 15.70 g/dL and 18.95 g/dL. zinc deficiency with a value (p < 0.05), while pregnant women with zinc deficiency have an average birth length of 10.00 g/dL and mothers who do not have a deficiency of 19.87 g/dL with a value (p < 0.05). So, it can be concluded that giving zinc tablets to pregnant women in the third trimester has an effect on Birth Weight (BBL) and Birth Length (PBL). Conclusion: Giving zinc tablets has an effect on increasing zinc levels in third trimester zinc deficiency pregnant women and increasing birth weight and length of the baby.  

scholarly journals Analysis of the iron profile and the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in the third-trimester pregnant women in the coendemic areas of Bengkulu City, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zulkarnain ◽  
Rizka Muliani ◽  
Rico Januar Sitorus ◽  
Nurlaili Nurlaili
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third

Pregnant women are at risk for iron deficiency anemia especially pregnant women in malaria-endemic areas. This study aimed to analyze the profile of iron in the third trimester pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia in co-endemic area of Bengkulu city. This study was cross-sectional study with a total sample of 66 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria. Examination profile of iron in pregnant women is done by taking blood specimen through the vena cubity. Profile iron includes examination sTfR levels, hepcidin, transferrin were examined by ELISA. Determination of iron deficiency anemia is based on the results of Hb, serum iron and TIBC. The results showed 39.4% of pregnant women experience iron deficiency anemia. There is an average difference between hepcidin levels with the incidence of iron deficiency anemia (p-value 0.031). Based on binary logistic regression analysis profile iron with irondeficiency anemia in pregnant women, hepcidin levels are predictors factors on the incidence of iron deficiency anemia (p-value 0.000, 95% CI .296-.709).

scholarly journals The Effect of Pregnancy Exercises on the Sleep Quality of Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester of Ulaweng Health Center Work Area, Bone Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-204
Author(s):  
Indryani . ◽  
Mustar .
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Premature Delivery ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Pelvic Muscles

Sleep disorder is one of the most common complaints experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester, sleep disorders have an impact on the condition of pregnant women and fetuses which cause a decrease in immunity that improves the risks of some diseases that will endanger the condition of the fetus and the risk of premature delivery and Caesar surgery. Pregnancy exercise is one of the basic needs in sport that is recommended during pregnancy. Pregnancy exercise is expected to reduce complications that occur during pregnancy, because it has the benefit in training breathing and strengthening the pelvic muscles. This study aims at determining the effect of pregnancy exercise on improving the sleep quality of pregnant women in the third trimester. This type of research is a pre-experimental one group pretest and posttest with a research design using a quantitative approach. Based on the results of statistical tests through the Wilcoxon signed ranks test that the exact sig value. (2-tailed) and asymp. sig. (2-tailed) or p = 0.03 <0.05 so it can be concluded that pregnancy exercise affects the sleep quality of pregnant women in the third trimester. It is recommended to health workers, especially midwives, to conduct more intensive counseling, especially counseling about the benefits of doing pregnancy exercises, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy to provide a sense of comfort to pregnant women and to prevent complications in pregnancy to reduce the cases of maternal and infant mortality rates during pregnancy at Bone District. Keywords: [Pregnant Women, Pregnancy Exercises, Sleep Quality]

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Paritas, Penyakit Infeksi Dan Status Gizi Dengan Status Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Akhmad Mahyuni ◽  
Nirma Yunita ◽  
Eka Maya Putri
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
In Pregnancy

World Health Organization (WHO) data in 2010 noted 40% of maternal deaths in developing countries are associated with pregnancy anemia. Anemia anemia in pregnancy caused by iron deficiency and acute bleeding, even distance mutually interact with each other. Anemia in pregnancy is a major health problem in developing countries with high morbidity in pregnant women. The average pregnancy with anemia in Asia is estimated at 72.6%. The high prevalence of anemia in pregnant women is a problem that is being exposed to the government of Indonesia. Preliminary study results conducted by researchers through physical examination of pregnant women in third trimester, seen from signs of symptoms, as many as 10 people, there are 6 people (60%) who have anemia and 4 people (40%) were not anemic, of 6 people with anemia there were 3 (50%) unsafe parities, 1 person (16.7%) had infectious diseases, and 2 (33.3%) malnourished. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of parity, infectious diseases, and nutritional status with anemia status in third trimester pregnant women in the work area of ​​PuskesmasPasalingHulu Sungai Selatan in 2017. The method used was analytical with cross sectional approach. The result of this research are most of respondents who suffer from anemia that is as many as 33 people (67,3%), unsafe parity that is 29 people (59,2%), not enter as many as 34 people (69,4%), as many as 28 people (57.1%). there is a proven to have relationship of parity, nutritional status with anemia status in third trimester pregnant women in work area of ​​Puskesmas PasungkanHulu Sungai Selatan 2017, not proven to have relation of disease with anemia status in third trimester pregnant woman in working area of ​​Puskesmas PasungkanHuluSungai Selatan 2017 Keywords: Status of anemia, parity, infectious diseases, nutritional status

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN ORANG TUA TENTANG IMUNISASI CAMPAK DI WILAYAH KERJA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Benidetus C. S ◽  
Maria H. Bakri ◽  
Abdul Majid
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Sample Technique ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The City

Measles is still a disease that has the highest case in the city of Yogyakarta. 41 positive case of measles in 2015, while in 2016 the number increased to 144 cases. In 2016 from 14 sub-districts, the highest incidence was in the work area of Puskesmas Umbulharjo I with 24 cases of positive measles increased compared to the previous year as many as 5 cases. However, the coverage of measles immunization has been more than 98% by 2015, which already exceeds the national target of 90%. The research aims to determine the description of parents knowledge about measles immunization in the area of Umbulharjo Puskesmas 1. The research design was quantitative descriptive with survey method in work area of Umbulharjo 1 Public Health Center in 2017. The sample technique used was simple random sampling, with total sample of 68 respondents. The research used of questionnaires as a data collection tool. Variable used was single variable that was parents knowledge about immunization of measles. The research results show the characteristics of respondents were most common at the age of 24-29 years (45.31%), senior high school education (60.94%), mostly unemployed (32.81%), and 53.13% had never received information related measles immunization. Respondents who have received information related to measles immunization mostly (76.67%) obtained from counseling. The result of description parents knowledge about measles immunization in working area of Puskesmas Umbulharjo I is 20,31% had good knowledge, 43,75% had enough knowledge, and 35,94% had less knowledge. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the obtained a description of parents' knowledge about measles immunization in the area of Puskesmas Umbulharjo I with sufficient category.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Trimester III Sebelum dan Sesudah Pemberian Murottal Al-Qur’an Surah Ar-Rahman di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kaliabang Tengah Kota Bekasi

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Aprillia Rahmasanti ◽  
Hapsari Windayanti
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Third ◽  
Perinatal Anxiety ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Anxiety Screening ◽  
Screening Scale

Kecemasan pada ibu hamil mencapai 373.000.000 di Indonesia dan 107.000.000 (28,7%), kecemasan pada ibu hamil terjadi saat mendekati persalinan. Dampak kecemasan dapat menyebabkan depresi setelah melahirkan, berpengaruh pada kesehatan, kesejahteraan, dan perkembangan bayi. Terapi murottal Al-Qur’an dapat menghasilkan endorphin alami, menurunkan hormon stress, dan merileksasikan sehingga dapat menurunkan kecemasan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III dengan pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an Surah Ar- Rahman di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kaliabang Tengah Kota Bekasi. Desain penelitian Quasy Experimental pendekatan One Group Pretest-Posttest. Populasi seluruh ibu hamil trimester III yang berada di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kaliabang Tengah Kota Bekasi berjumlah 68 ibu hamil dan sampel berjumlah 18 ibu hamil, dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pengisian kuesioner PASS (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale). Analisa data menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu ada perbedaan kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III sebelum dan sesudah pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an Surah Ar-Rahman (p<0,001). Terapi murottal Al-Qur’an dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu alternatif untuk menurunkan kecemasan pada ibu hamil khususnya pada umat muslim. Hasil analisis univariat yaitu kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III sebelum pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an dengan rata-rata cemas ringan dan kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III sesudah pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an dengan rata-rata tidak cemas. Kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III sebelum pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an memiliki rata-rata kecemasan ringan sebanyak 6 responden (3,33%) dan sesudah pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an memiliki rata-rata tidak cemas sebanyak 14 responden (77,8%). Hasil analisis bivariat yaitu ada perbedaan kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III sebelum dan sesudah pemberian murottal Al-Qur’an Surah Ar-Rahman (p<0,001). Setelah diberikan terapi murottal terjadi penurunan kecemasan sebanyak 8 point. Bagi petugas kesehatan maupun ibu hamil muslim dapat menerapkan terapi murottal Al-Qur’an Surah Ar-Rahman dalam kehidupan sehari-hari untuk penanganan kecemasan pada ibu hamil. ABSTRAK   Anxiety in pregnant women reaches 373.000,000 in Indonesia and 107.000,000 (28.7%), anxiety in pregnant women occurs when approaching delivery. The impact of anxiety can lead to depression after childbirth, affecting the health, well-being, and development of the baby. Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy can produce natural endorphins, reduce stress hormones, and relax so that it can reduce anxiety. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the anxiety of third trimester pregnant women with the provision of murottal Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman in the Work Area of ​​the Central Kaliabang Health Center, Bekasi City. Quasy Experimental research design with One Group Pretest-Posttest approach. The population of all third trimester pregnant women who are in the Work Area of ​​the Central Kaliabang Health Center Bekasi City is 68 pregnant women and a sample of 18 pregnant women, using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by filling out the PASS (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale) questionnaire. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test. The results of this study were that there were differences in the anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester before and after giving murottal Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman (p <0.001). Al-Qur'an murottal therapy can be used as an alternative to reduce anxiety in pregnant women, especially Muslims. The results of the univariate analysis are the anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester before giving murottal Al-Qur'an with an average of mild anxiety and the anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester after giving murottal Al-Qur'an with an average of not being anxious. The anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester before giving murottal Al-Qur'an had an average of mild anxiety as many as 6 respondents (3.33%) and after giving murottal Al-Qur'an had an average of 14 respondents (77.8). %). The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there were differences in the anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester before and after giving murottal Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman (p<0.001). After being given murottal therapy there was a decrease in anxiety as much as 8 points. For health workers and Muslim pregnant women can apply murottal Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman therapy in daily life for handling anxiety in pregnant women.  

scholarly journals Hubungan Kadar Hemoglobin Ibu Hamil Trimester III Dengan Berat Bayi Lahir di Kota Pariaman

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Anggi Setiawan ◽  
Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto ◽  
Amirah Zatil Izzah
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Pregnancy And Birth

AbstrakPendahuluan: Kadar hemoglobin merupakan indikator biokimia untuk mengetahui status gizi ibu hamil. World Health Organization (WHO) merekomendasikan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil ideal adalah ≥ 11 gr/dl dan tidak dibawah 10,5 gr/dl pada trimester II kehamilan. Tinggi rendahnya kadar hemoglobin selama kehamilan mempunyai pengaruh terhadap berat bayi lahir karena dapat mengakibatkan gangguan pertumbuhan janin di dalam kandungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil trimester III dengan berat bayi lahir di kota Pariaman. Metode penelitian: design penelitian ini adalah penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study. Penelitian dilakukan di kota Pariaman dengan menggunakan data ibu melahirkan bulan Januari-Juni 2011 dan pengambilan sampel dengan cara consecutive sampling serta data dianalisis dengan uji korelasi Pearson dimana p < 0,05. Hasil penelitian: ditemukan rata-rata kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil trimester III adalah 11,16 (SD 0,82) gr/dl dan ditemukan ibu hamil yang mengalami anemia sebesar 31,25%. Rata-rata berat bayi lahir pada penelitian adalah 3.103 (SD 405) gram dan ditemukan bayi yang mempunyai berat lahir rendah sebesar 3,1%. Kesimpulan: penelitian ini tidak ditemukan adanya hubungan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil trimester III dengan berat bayi lahir di kota Pariaman (p > 0,05)Kata kunci: Kadar hemoglobin, berat bayi lahir, ibu hamilAbstractIntroduction : Hemoglobin level is biochemical indicator to determine the nutrition status of pregnant women. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that ideal level of hemoglobin for pregnant women is ≥ 11 g/dl and not below 10,5 g/dl on the second trimester of pregnancy. Increasing and decreasing of hemoglobin levels during pregnancy influences birth weight because it can cause intrauterine growth disruption. This research is purposed to identify the relation between pregnant woment hemoglobin level on the third trimester of pregnancy and birth weight in Pariaman city. Methods : This research uses analytic research which is using cross sectional design. This research is held on Pariaman city and used pregnant woment data taken from January until June 2011. The results: Research found that an average of pregnant woment hemoglobin level on the third trimester pregnancy is 11,16 (SD 0,82) g/dl and the percentage of pregnant women with anemia (Hb < 11 gr/dl) is 31,25%. The average of birth weight is 3.103 (SD 405) grams and 3,1% of total infant have low birth weight. The results of bivariate analysis by using Pearson correlation test is not found the relation between pregnant woment hemoglobin level on the third trimester of pregnancy and birth weight p = 0,856 (p > 0,05).Conclusion: The future research had better has more number of samples and other factors which affect birth weight can be eliminated.Keywords:Hemoglobin level, birth weight, pregnant woment

scholarly journals Estimation of protein requirements in Indian pregnant women using a whole-body potassium counter

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (4) ◽  
pp. 1064-1070
Author(s):  
Rebecca Kuriyan ◽  
Saba Naqvi ◽  
Kishor G Bhat ◽  
Tinku Thomas ◽  
Annamma Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Income Country ◽  
World Health ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Protein Requirements ◽  
The Third ◽  
Activity Measurements ◽  
Additional Protein

ABSTRACT Background The 2007 World Health Organization/Food and Agriculture Organization/United Nations University (WHO/FAO/UNU) recommendation for the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) of additional protein during pregnancy for a gestational weight gain (GWG) of 12 kg (recalculated from a GWG of 13.8 kg) is 6.7 and 21.7 g/d in the second and the third trimester, respectively. This EAR is based on measurements of potassium accretion in high-income country (HIC) pregnant women. It is not known if low- to middle-income country, but well-nourished, pregnant women have comparable requirements. Objective We aimed to estimate total body potassium (TBK) accretion during pregnancy in Indian pregnant women, using a whole-body potassium counter (WBKC), to measure their additional protein EAR. Methods Well-nourished pregnant women (20–40 y, n = 38, middle socioeconomic stratum) were recruited in the first trimester of pregnancy. Anthropometric, dietary, and physical activity measurements, and measurements of TBK using a WBKC, were performed at each trimester and at birth. Results The mid-trimester weight gain was 2.7 kg and 8.0 kg in the second and the third trimester, respectively, for an average 37-wk GWG of 10.7 kg and a mean birth weight of 3.0 kg. Protein accretion was 2.7 and 5.7 g/d, for an EAR of 8.2 and 18.9 g/d in the second and the third trimester, respectively. The additional protein EAR, calculated for a GWG of 12 kg, was 9.1 and 21.2 g/d in the second and the third trimester, respectively. Conclusion The additional protein requirements of well-nourished Indian pregnant women for a GWG of 12 kg in the second and third trimesters were similar to the recalculated 2007 WHO/FAO/UNU requirements for 12 kg.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency and Associated Factors in Pregnant Women Receiving Prenatal Care at a Reference Maternity Hospital in Northeastern Brazil

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Bastos Maia ◽  
Maria Costa Caminha ◽  
Suzana Lins da Silva ◽  
Alex Rolland Souza ◽  
Camila Carvalho dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
World Health ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third

Vitamin A is essential for mother and child; however, vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a public health issue in various countries, affecting around 19 million pregnant women. In Brazil, the scarcity and inconsistency of data have prevented the prevalence and epidemiological status of VAD from being established. This study aimed to analyze vitamin A nutritional status in women receiving prenatal care at a reference center in northeastern Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 676 women. Serum retinol was measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. Subclinical infection was detected by measuring C-reactive protein (CRP). The World Health Organization criteria were used in the prevalence analysis, VAD classification level, and CRP effect evaluation. The prevalence of VAD (serum retinol <0.70 μmol/L) was 6.2% (95% confidence interval 4.5–8.3). In the univariate analysis, the variables significantly associated with VAD (p < 0.05) were having <12 years of schooling, being in the third trimester of pregnancy, and anemia. In the final multivariate model, the variables that remained significantly associated (p < 0.05) were being in the third trimester of pregnancy and anemia. VAD constituted a mild public health problem in this sample of pregnant women and was associated with the third trimester of pregnancy and maternal anemia.

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