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

Social capital and related socio-demographic variation in women of reproductive age: A population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Baheiraei ◽  
Fatemeh Bakouei ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi ◽  
Reza Majdzadeh ◽  
Seyed Mostafa Hosseni
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Low Income Families

In this population-based cross-sectional study of women of reproductive age in Tehran, Iran, the social capital integrated questionnaire and socio-demographic questionnaire were used. The highest mean scores were related to social cohesion and inclusion dimension (55.72 ± 11.94) and the lowest mean scores to groups and networks dimension (31.78 ± 19.43). Stepwise multiple linear regressions showed the significant association between dimensions of social capital and certain socio-demographic variables, particularly family income. Policy makers should help low-income families by designing effective interventions for improving the status of social capital in this group, because it is considered one of the social determinants of health.

scholarly journals Women’s knowledge and participation in early detection of cervical cancer: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Elia Ika Rahmawati ◽  
Dini Andriyani ◽  
Fathiyatur Rohmah
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incidence And Mortality

Cervical cancer is a malignant disease that remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women in the world. In Indonesia, only 5% of women of reproductive age screen for cervical cancer. 76.6% of cervical cancer patients are detected with the disease when they entered the advanced stage. Early detection of cervical cancer is the key intervention in the reduction of incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. Other studies reported that the awareness of women of reproductive age to do cervical cancer screening is still very low due to a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer. This study aimed to determine the correlation of knowledge and participation in early detection of cervical cancer in women in reproductive age. This study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used incidental sampling with a total of 36 women in reproductive age. Data analysis used Chi-Square test. Statistical results showed that there was a significant correlation between knowledge of women in reproductive age about cervical cancer and participation in early detection of cervical cancer, which is p value = 0.020 ( 0.05) and coefficient of contingency (r) = 0.423. The level of closeness of the correlation is medium. Therefore, there is a need for tailored services that could improve knowledge of women in reproductive age about cervical cancer to improve participation with a view to preventing cervical cancer by early detection.

scholarly journals Pattern of knowledge and consumption of iron among teachers of reproductive age group in Jammu region: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2150
Author(s):  
Neha Choudhary ◽  
Preeti Manhas ◽  
Akash Narangyal ◽  
Rohan Singh Manhas
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intergenerational Cycle ◽  
Teacher's Knowledge

Background: Iron deficiency is caused by a persisting imbalance between a person’s dietary intake and body’s physiological demand of iron. A catch hold of these causes needs to be undertaken to break the intergenerational cycle of anaemia as well as recurrent infections associated with it. Objectives was to assess knowledge and consumption of iron among teachers in the reproductive age group.Methods: 110 school teachers were selected from selected government and private schools (primary/middle/ secondary/higher secondary) by simple random sampling technique. Teacher’s knowledge and consumption of iron consumption and associated factors was studied using a pre- tested; self- administered questionnaire.Results: 58.3% teachers were in the 30-39 year age group. Maximum were married 85.45%, 61.81% were post- graduates and 42.72% were in higher-secondary schools. 60.90% had a family income of >Rs 30000. 70.90% believed foods are the best source of iron. 57.27%, 53.63% believed menstruation effects body source of iron. 80.90% and 85.45% believed that iron has a role in pregnancy and iron rich foods and tablets are sufficient to maintain its body stores.Conclusions: IEC activities needs to be conducted among different strata of population so that the intake of iron could be increased and associated factors effecting its intake and absorption could be taken care of.

scholarly journals Dietary diversity among women of reproductive age (15-49 years): implication for folate deficiency in Mbarara district, Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2745
Author(s):  
Denison Tamale ◽  
Grace Kagoro-Rugunda
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Folate Deficiency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables

Background: Understanding dietary diversity of women of reproductive age (WRA) is vital for better nutritional interventions of their health and that of unborn. Most diets consumed are macronutrient dense which leads to micronutrient deficiencies like neural tube defects (NTDs).Thirty three babies were born with NTDs at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital during 2016 and 2017 for reasons among which is folate deficiency. Folate can be derived cheaply from green vegetable consumption before antenatal visits. The study’s objective was to assess dietary diversity of WRA (15-49 years) living within Mbarara district.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted for three months using a translated dietary diversity questionnaire from Food and Agricultural Organisation. Applying a 24 h recall method at various intervals of feeding, 402 WRA living within three constituencies of Mbarara district were randomly selected to participate.Results: 70.1% of WRA attained high Individual dietary diversity score (IDDS) of (≥6). 45.1% consumed folate rich plant and animal sources. 4.8%, 8.4%, and 17.6% consumed dark green leafy vegetables, vitamin rich fruits and animal sources respectively. Education, constituency of residence and occupation had a significant association with IDDS of P≤0.05 (0.000, 0.004, 0.030) respectively. WRA who scored IDDS≥6, 58.2% attained at least secondary education, 51.1% lived in urban constituency and 47.5% were working. 30% consumed starchy staple groups, though at 15.8% legumes, nuts and seeds group was most consumed.Conclusions: Low intake of folate rich sources was noted, though many WRA consumed diverse diets therefore, education and employment are suitable interventions.

scholarly journals Exploration of contraceptive awareness and decision making among married women of reproductive age in semi urban area of Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4844
Author(s):  
Sinduja Saravanan ◽  
Rakesh Maiya ◽  
R. M. Waseem Akram ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: India was the first country to have launched a National Program for Family Planning in 1952, but still there is no control on population growth. The objective was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of contraceptives among married women in semi urban area of Tamil Nadu.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in a semi urban area of Tamil Nadu. Married women of reproductive age (15-49) were included. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the subjects and self-administered questionnaire was used as study tool.Results: In this study about 91.80% were aware of at least one of the contraceptive methods but only 64.75% women used. The most common reason for using contraception was small family norms (75.89%) and for not using contraception was worried about side effects. The method commonly preferred was sterilisation (63.93%). The process of decision making was done mutually by both husband and wife (76.79%). There is an association existing between the education and awareness.Conclusions: On overall analysis it was found that only 49% are aware of contraception. Thus by proper motivation, counselling and improving facilities at both government and private sector, the unmet needs of contraception can be achieved.

scholarly journals A study to assess unmet need for family planning and contraceptive choices among married women of reproductive age in rural Madhya Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4725
Author(s):  
Aarti Sahasrabuddhe ◽  
Sangeeta Kori ◽  
V. K. Arora ◽  
Jayashri Bute
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Medical College

Background: The unmet need of family planning refers to the gap between reproduction intention of a couple and their contraceptive behavior. According to NFHS-4 the unmet need for family planning is 12.9 in India. The objectives of the study were to assess the unmet need for family planning and to find out the contraceptive choices among married women.Methods: This cross sectional study was undertaken in the rural field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Index Medical College, Indore, from October 2016 to March 2017. Total sample size calculated was 640. Systematic random sampling was used to select eligible couple a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire was administered to women of reproductive age (15-49 year) in local Hindi language after taking consent.Results: Out of 640 participants 39 (6.1%) were desiring pregnancy, 454 (70.9%) using contraceptives while 147 (23%) had unmet need and among them 74 (11.6%) for limiting while 73 (11.4%) for spacing. Unmet need was found more in age group of 15-24 (35%), Muslims (48.6%), illiterates (45.9%), housewives (24.4%) and in poor socioeconomic status (53.4%). Overall contraceptive use was 70.9% and tubectomy (60.8%) was the most preferred method followed by male condom and OCP. Unmet need was higher among those who were not having male child (p=0.00, X2=42.2).The main reasons for not using contraception was identified as family interference and cultural as well as religious restrictions.Conclusions: The study conclude that still there is need to create awareness regarding importance of spacing method as well as limiting methods and to clear the myths regarding contraceptives not only in young couples but also in other family members.

scholarly journals Nutritional status and knowledge about nutrition during pregnancy among pregnant and postpartum women

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhana Salim ◽  
Nasreen Begum
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Community Clinics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Rural Mothers ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective : To assess the nutritional status and the level of knowledge about nutrition during pregnancy among pregnant and postpartum women attended community clinics in selected villages.Methods : This descriptive, cross-sectional study was done in three selected villages of Sirajganj, Kishoreganj and Tangail districts during July 2014. Fifty six pregnant and 46 postpartum women were selected from community clinics by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through face to face interview by a pretested questionnaire. Height and weight were measured to calculate BMI health workers of community clinic.Results : The results of the study revealed significant number (23.5%) of pregnant women were found to be underweight by calculating the BMI. However, knowledge about the consequences of malnutrition in pregnancy, and the amount and types of food to be taken during pregnancy was found unsatisfactory. The level of education and occupation were not significantly associated with nutritional status of the respondents.Conclusion : The study revealed that high percentage of rural mothers was malnourished and the knowledge about nutrition during pregnancy was found unsatisfactory. Therefore, implementation of nutritional programs with specific emphasis on nutritional education in pregnancy during the antenatal visits is considered essential for rural women.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.6(2) 2015: 61-63

scholarly journals Awareness and practice of family planning services among married women of reproductive age in a rural municipality of Saptari district, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Reena Bhagat
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Municipality

Introductions: Unwanted pregnancies and maternal deaths can be avoided by use of family planning (FP) services. Use of modern methods of contraceptive among married women age 15-49 years in Nepal is 43%. Generally, fertility is higher among women in rural areas than in urban. This study aims to assess the awareness and practice of FP services among married women of reproductive age in a Rural Municipality of Saptari district, Nepal. Methods: Cross-sectional study with two stage sampling technique through face-to-face interview using structured questionnaire interview schedule in local language, Maithili, was done to find out awareness and practice regarding FP services in married women of 15-49 years in a Municipality of Saptari district, province 2, Nepal, from April 2018 to March 2019. Descriptive and inferential data analysis done using SPSS version16.0 software. Results: Out of 280 respondents, 257 (91.78%) had adequate awareness regarding FP services, 167 (59.64%) were current FP users, 125 (74.85%) practiced female sterilization and 39 (23.35%) used temporary methods. Common reason for not using temporary FP methods included side effects 103 (90%). Level of awareness regarding FP services was not significantly associated with their practices. Conclusions: Majority of respondents had adequate awareness regarding family planning services but FP practice was low.

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION OF CONTRACEPTIVE BARRIERS WITH SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Samina Qadir ◽  
Fauzia Anbreen ◽  
Aysha Naeem ◽  
Hira Naeem ◽  
Muhammad Naeem Akhtar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Age Of Marriage

Background: In Pakistan population explosion is an important issue. Objectives of this study were to determine frequency of contraception users, frequency of different types of contraceptives used and association between contraceptive barriers and socio demographic variables. Materials & Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Community Medicine, Gomal medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan from 1st February to 31st March 2019. Sample size was 100. Sampling technique was consecutive. Only married women of reproductive age having already one child at least were included in the sample. Sociodemographic variables were age, residence, education, family income, family type, awareness of contraception, willingness for contraception, use of different contraceptive methods, age of marriage, age at first pregnancy and number of live children. Research variables were personal, religious, cultural and service barriers to use of contraception. All variables were recorded on categorical scale, whereas age of marriage, age at first pregnancy and number of live children were numerical variables expressed as mean and standard deviation. Chi-square test of association was performed. Results: Out of 100 respondents, 49% were from 15 to 30 years. Family income was

scholarly journals Hubungan Pemanfaatan Posyandu Prakonsepsi dengan Status Gizi Wanita Prakonsepsi di Desa Lokus Stunting Kabupaten Banggai

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Dwi Wahyu Balebu ◽  
Arsiyanti Labuan ◽  
Mirawati Tongko ◽  
Marselina Sattu
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Status Of Women

Posyandu prakonsepsi adalah pelayanan wanita usia subur reproduksi sebelum kehamilan pertama untuk memastikan bahwa kondisi dan perilaku ibu pada saat hamil dapat menimbulkan resiko bagi ibu dan bayi dapat diidentifikasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pemanfaatan posyandu prakonsepsi dengan status gizi wanita prakonsepsi. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah analitik dengan rancangan penelitian cross sectional dengan total 316 sampel. Status Gizi di tandai dengan Status Anemi, Lingkar Lengan Atas (LILA) dan Indeks Masa Tubuh (IMT). Analisis data dilakukan secara univariate dan bivariate. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pemanfaatan posyandu prakonsepsi dengan status anemi wanita prakonsepsi (ρ = 0,021  X²= 5,361 ), tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pemanfaatan posyandu prakonsepsi dengan status KEK wanita prakonsepsi  (ρ=0,447 X²= 0,578), dan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pemanfaatan posyandu prakonsepsi dengan status IMT wanita prakonsepsi (ρ = 0,003  X²=9,016 ). Berdasarkan hasil tersebut perlu motivasi dan dorongan kepada wanita prakonsepsi untuk memanfaatkan posyandu prakonsepsi serta mengoptimalkan posyandu prakonsepsi yang sudah ada di masyarakat, serta mengintegrasikan upaya promotive dan edukasi gizi kedalam program posyandu prakonsepsi. Preconception Posyandu is a service for women of reproductive age before first pregnancy to ensure that maternal conditions and behavior during pregnancy can pose risks for both mother and baby can be identified. This study aims to determine the relationship between the use of preconception posyandu and preconception female nutrition status. This type of research is analytic with a cross sectional study design with a total of 316 samples. Nutritional Status is marked with Anemia Status, Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and Body Mass Index (BMI). Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate. The results showed a significant relationship between the use of preconception posyandu with preconception female anemic status (ρ = 0.021 X² = 5.361), there was no significant relationship between the use of preconception posyandu with preconception SEZ status of women (ρ = 0.447 X² = 0.578), and there was no significant relationship between the use of preconception posyandu with preconception SEZ status of women (ρ = 0.447 X² = 0.578), a significant relationship between the use of preconception posyandu with preconception female BMI status (ρ = 0.003 X² = 9.016). Based on these results, motivation and encouragement to preconception women need to use preconception posyandu and optimize preconception posyandu that already exists in the community, as well as integrating promotive and nutritional education efforts into the preconception posyandu program

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