scholarly journals Dietary intake of pregnant women and its effect on the birth weight of newborns in rural area of Uttar Pradesh, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-70
Author(s):  
Krishna Kumar Sahu ◽  
MZ Idris ◽  
Monika Agarwal ◽  
SK Singh ◽  
MK Manar
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Nutritional Deficiency ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Iron And Calcium ◽  
Live Baby

Background: Nutritional deficiency during pregnancy in rural India is common. The nutritional requirements during pregnancy are increased and on the other hand the dietary intake decreases because of symptoms related to pregnancy. This adversely affects the weight of newborn. In developing countries low birth weight is major problem. So this study concern to determine the nutritional status of pregnant women and its effect on birth weight of newborn. Methods: A cross section descriptive study was conducted from Oct 2011 to May 2012 at Sarojni Nagar PHC, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh over 323 pregnant women. They were interviewed regarding their dietary intake (on the basis of 24 hours recall method) during pregnancy. Of these 323 pregnant women, 291 could be followed up and amongst these 287 pregnant women delivered a live baby. The birth weight was measured immediate after birth. Results: In this study mean energy, protein, iron and calcium intake during pregnancy were 2013.3 ± 327.6 cal/day, 57.8 ± 11.4 gm/day, 30.15 ± 5.57 mg/day and 910.7 ± 210.4 mg/day respectively, whereas the mean intake of vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C and folic acid were 608.4±161.2 μg, 1.2±0.2mg, 1.6±0.2mg, 11.9±2.1mg, 113.3 ±2.1mg and 196.2±38.4μg respectively. Nutritional deficiency during pregnancy was positively related with low birth weight. Conclusion: In the rural setup of India majority of the pregnant women were having inadequate dietary intake. Hence, policies related to maternal nutrition should be made so as to decrease the prevalence of low birth weight. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.9473 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(1) 2015 67-70

scholarly journals Self-Identified Vegetarian Pregnant Women in India Have Better Diets Than Self-Identified Non-Vegetarian Women Because of the Intersections of Caste and Economic Status

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 508-508
Author(s):  
Alexandra Bellows ◽  
Shivani Kachwaha ◽  
Purnima Menon ◽  
Phuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy

Abstract Objectives Poor dietary intake during pregnancy remains a significant public health concern affecting the health of the mother and fetus. This study examines the adequacy of energy, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes among vegetarian and non-vegetarian pregnant women. Methods We analyzed dietary data from 627 pregnant women enrolled at baseline from an Alive &Thrive maternal nutrition program in Uttar Pradesh, India. Dietary intake was assessed using a multiple-pass 24-hour diet recall. We compared differences between vegetarian and non-vegetarian women in dietary diversity (calculated using the minimum dietary diversity for women guidelines), probability of adequacy, and mean probability of adequacy (MPA) for 11 micronutrients. Results Women who identified themselves as vegetarians (∼47%) were more likely to have higher education and socioeconomic status, and belong to upper caste groups than non-vegetarians. Average dietary diversity score was 4 out of 10 food groups for both groups. Vegetarian women were more likely to meet the MDD-W cutoff of five or more food groups compared to non-vegetarian women (39.2% compared to 32.4% respectively) (P < 0.05). Average MPA for vegetarians was 20% (SD:15.3) compared to 17% (SD:13.7) for non-vegetarian group (P = 0.02). In both groups, median intake of 9 out of 11 micronutrients was below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). Only zinc and thiamin had a median intake slightly above EAR. Starchy staple foods accounted for 62.4% of total energy for vegetarians and 69.1% for non-vegetarians. Dairy foods were an important source of fat, calcium, and vitamin B12 for both groups. Among non-vegetarian women, consumption of animal source foods was low (<8%). Conclusions Vegetarian women were more likely to have probability of nutrient adequacy and diet diversity during pregnancy than non-vegetarian women, but these differences are likely confounded by socio-economic and caste status. Since diets are poor for both groups, a range of policies and interventions that address the food environment, nutrition counseling during pregnancy, behavior change, and supplementation are needed in order to achieve adequate nutrient intake for pregnant women in this population. Funding Sources Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, through Alive & Thrive, managed by FHI 360.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among pregnant women and their outcome

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1016
Author(s):  
Vibha Rani Pipal ◽  
Rajendra Pipal ◽  
Dharmendra Pipal ◽  
Seema Yadav ◽  
Manoj Kamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Apgar Score ◽  
Very Low Birth Weight ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection ◽  
Igm Antibody

Background: Genitourinary infections either sexually transmitted or by other means are a major concern among women, particularly young adults and teens. The objective was to find out seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in pregnant women and its effect on pregnancy outcome.Methods: the present study was carried out in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, King George Medical University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, over a period of September 2003 to July 2004. Total 120 pregnant women were included in the study, these pregnant women were selected according to their will in taking part in the study irrespective of age and parity. 2 ml of blood sample was collected and determination of antichlamydial IgM antibody was done by VIRCELL SL IgM ELISA Kit in microbiology department. Prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis in pregnant women were assessed and correlated with age group, parity, socioeconomic status, previous obstetric outcome, anaemia, PROM, mode of termination according to gestational age, perinatal outcome regards birthweight, and adverse neonatal outcome.Results: Out of 120 cases, total 70 (58.33%) were positive while the remaining 50 cases were negative. 80 cases were followed till delivery in which 66.25% were positive for antichlamydial IgM antibody. There was significant association of previous history of 2-3 abortion and preterm delivery with IgM positive cases. Low birth weight deliveries were 78% and very low birth weight was 100% in positive cases. Caesarean section at <37 weeks of gestation, IUGR and low APGAR score were significantly high in IgM positive group. 100% PROM cases were IgM positive.Conclusions: The prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis infection among pregnant women in our population is high and is strongly associated with premature rupture of membranes, IUGR, LBW, and low APGAR score deliveries.

Advanced Maternal Age and Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
Nafise Saedi ◽  
Nasim Shokouhi ◽  
Arezoo Esmailzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Advanced Maternal Age ◽  
Neonatal Outcomes ◽  
Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes

Background: Advanced maternal age is an important predictor for maternal and neonatal outcomes such as maternal mortality, low birth weight, stillbirth, preterm birth, cesarean section and preeclampsia. Objective: To determine the association of advanced maternal age and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in Iranian pregnant women. Methods: In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, 5117 pregnant women from 103 hospitals in Tehran, Iran, were participated in the study in 2015. The required data were gathered from hospitals which equipped to the department of obstetrics and gynecology. Advanced maternal age was considered as an independent variable and unwanted pregnancy, preeclampsia, preterm birth, cesarean section and low birth weight were considered as interested outcomes. Results: In our study, the prevalence of advanced maternal age was 12.08%. Advanced maternal age was significantly associated with higher risk of unwanted pregnancy (OR: 1.39, 95% CI: 1.12-1.73), preterm birth (OR: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.28- 2.39) and cesarean section (OR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.03-1.74). In our study, there was no significant relationship between advanced maternal age and preeclampsia but this relationship could be clinically important (OR: 1.48, 95% CI: 0.99-2.20, P=0.052), and there is no significant relationship between advanced maternal age and low birth weight (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 0.67-1.74, P=0.736). Conclusion: Advanced maternal age is associated with higher risk of unintended pregnancy, preterm birth and cesarean section but our findings did not support advanced maternal age as a risk factor associated with low birth weight.

HPV Prevalence and its Association with Perinatal Outcomes among Singleton Mothers: Analysis of Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data, 2004-2011

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harpriya Kaur ◽  
Delf Schmidt-Grimminger ◽  
Baojiang Chen ◽  
K.M. Monirul Islam ◽  
Steven W. Remmenga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
P Value ◽  
Pregnancy Risk

Background: Pregnancy may increase the risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection because of pregnancy induced immune suppression. The objective of this study was to use a large population-based dataset to estimate the prevalence of HPV infection and its association with adverse outcomes among pregnant women. Methods: We analyzed Pregnancy Risk Monitoring System data from 2004-2011 (N=26,085) to estimate the self-reported HPV infection. Survey logistic procedures were used to examine the relationship between HPV infection and adverse perinatal outcomes. Results: Approximately 1.4% of women were estimated to have HPV infection during their pregnancy. The prevalence of adverse outcomes in this sample was preterm birth (8.4%), preeclampsia (7.5%), low birth weight (6.3%) and premature rupture of membranes (2.8%). Compared to women without HPV infection, HPV infection positive women were much more likely to have had other infections such as chlamydia (9.23% vs. 2.12%, p-value <.0001), Group B Strep (21.7% vs. 10.04%, p-value <.0001), and herpes (7.17% vs. 1.07%, p-value <.0001). After adjusting for other risk factors including other infections, HPV infection was significantly associated with low birth weight (OR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.14-3.30). Conclusion: The study indicated a potential association between HPV infection and low birth weight. Because pregnant women with HPV infection are at higher risk of other infections, future research may focus on the roles of co-infection in the development of adverse perinatal effects.

Pajanan Pestisida Sebagai Faktor Risiko Kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126
Author(s):  
Amanda Luky Ernawati ◽  
Tri Joko ◽  
Suhartono
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
The Body ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Female Farmers

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the causes of infants death. One of the factors that is proven to be associated with  LBW incidence is pesticide exposure to pregnant women. The high number of female farmers in the agricultural sector will increase the risk of pesticide exposure in pregnant women. Objectives: This study aims to describe how pesticide exposure can be a risk factor for the incidence of LBW. Research method: This study is a systematic study that used meta-synthesis aggregation approach. The search for articles focused on articles that examined the risk factors for pesticide exposure on the incidence of LBW in pregnant women which was conducted on the online databases of Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, Springer, Google Scholar, and Garuda Portal. The criteria for the articles used were national observational journals indexed at least 4 and indexed international journals published in 2010-2020. Result: There were 8 articles that match to the criteria and research topic. Factors that were proven to increase the risk of LBW incidence in pregnant women were agricultural activities related to pesticide, participation in agricultural activities, completeness of PPE, storage of pesticide, duration of exposure to pesticide, frequency of exposure to pesticide, amount of pesticide mixture, and types of pesticide used. Conclusion: Pesticide exposure to pregnant women causes the accumulation of pesticide residues in the body, thus reducing the formation of thyroid hormones and IGF-1 which can cause LBW.   Keywords: low birth weight; pesticide exposure; pregnant women

Contribution of periodontal disease in pregnant women as a risk factor for low birth weight

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 527-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone S. Cruz ◽  
Maria da Concei����o N. Costa ◽  
Isaac S. Gomes-Filho ◽  
Edson J. C. Rezende ◽  
Maur��cio L. Barreto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Pregnant Women

scholarly journals The Analysis Factor Influence Quality of Life Erderly People in Lemper Pamekasan City

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 499-507
Author(s):  
Sulistiani Sulistiani
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Physical Factor ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Maternal Weight ◽  
Eating Pattern

Based on the data from WHO in 2015, incident of low birth weight in Indonesia is still high. As many as 15,5% of babies born in Malang district. in 2018, total babies born were 38.421 and 1261 babies were born with low birth weight (BPS Kab. Malang). Meanwhile in puskesmas dau, there were 30 babies birth with low birth weight. Factors that can influence LBW include maternal weight before pregnancy, maternal weight during pregnancy, arm circumference, alcohol consumption, cigarette use, symptoms of depression or anxiety and eating pattern. This study is a descriptive study with a linear regression analysis design multiple analysis to analyze physical, psychological, and dietary factors in tribulan III pregnant women against LBW events at Puskesmas Dau. Samples were taken by simple random sampling method with a total of 175 pregnant women. The result shows that these three factors had a significant influence on LBW events with a t-count of 2,200 physical condition factors, a t-count of 8,165 psychologic factors, and a t-count of 3,612 eating conditions. Based on the result of this study, it can conclude that there is significant effect between physical factor, psychological factor and eating pattern to low birth weight event in Puskesmas Dau. The conclusion of this study shows that psychological factors that have the most significant influence on LBW events when compared with other factors. Suggestions that can be given from researcher to Puskesmas Dau are to maintain and improve services to psychological conditions by always involving families in solving problems so that low birth weight will decrease

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