Nutritional knowledge, dietary practice, nutritional status of pregnant women attending Turai hospital, Katsina Department: Nutrition and Dietetics By: Realone83 Project ID: 6901 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study focuses on assessing the nutritional knowledge, dietary practices, and nutritional status of pregnant women attending Turai Hospital in Katsina. The objective is to establish the relationship between nutritional knowledge, dietary practices, morbidity, and the nutritional status of the women, with the aim of improving birth outcomes. The survey research method was employed, involving 146 participants. The study reveals that the majority of the respondents were married, accounting for 57.5% of the sample. Their nutritional knowledge was found to be moderate, and this knowledge was significantly associated with their level of education, occupation, and income. This suggests that higher levels of nutritional knowledge are linked to better food choices. Additionally, most pregnant women were found to have a normal weight based on mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurements, with 62.3% falling within this category. The results indicate that possessing both knowledge and a good income is important for maintaining nutritional status during pregnancy. While formal education contributes to nutritional knowledge, the study emphasizes the significance of knowledge obtained through antenatal care sessions. It concludes that dietary practices among pregnant women are influenced by maternal knowledge, and sociodemographic factors such as education level, income, and occupation play a role in nutritional knowledge. The study underscores the high nutrient requirements of pregnant women and their impact on birth outcomes if not met. To address these issues, it suggests improving nutrition interventions among pregnant women by focusing on financial empowerment through sustainable income generation activities and savings strategies. Furthermore, raising awareness on all aspects of nutrition is deemed essential. In summary, this research highlights the importance of nutritional knowledge, dietary practices, and nutritional status among pregnant women. It emphasizes the need to enhance nutrition interventions, empower women financially, and increase awareness regarding proper nutrition during pregnancy....Preview Download Preview +Other Nutrition and Dietetics project topics and materials you might be interested in»Health and nutritional problems associated with food allergy in Doko Lavun Lga Niger state»Assessment of factors leading to malnutrition among children 0 - 5 years - case study of Nasarawa Lga, Kano state»Effect of cigarette smoking on the health status of youths in Nigeria»Complementary feeding and hygiene practice among caregivers in Wadata ward Bida, Niger state»Knowledge attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Dokodza Bida, Niger state»Body mass index (BMI) and feeding pattern of students of school of business administration and management (SBAM) Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger state»Nutritional status and energy drinking consumption pattern of undergraduate students in tertiary institution of Osun state»Knowledge attitude and consumption of alcoholic beverages among male students of college of administration and business studies, Bida, Niger state»The role of breast feeding in the growth and development of a child - case study of Zing local government area»Evaluation of the mineral content, anti-nutritional factors and functional properties of the complementary food produced from some food using rice, carrot, and soybeans flour blends as case study»Comparative study of nutrient profile of grasshopper and cricket»Attitude of female staff toward infant and young child feeding practice particularly exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding»Occupational stress, coping strategies, nutritional and dietary assessment of some selected bank staff in Osogbo - case study of First Bank plc, Access Bank, and Guarantee Trust Bank»Nutritional knowledge, dietary practice, nutritional status of pregnant women attending Turai hospital, Katsina»Assessment of mothers knowledge, attitude and practice regarding childhood vaccination during the first five years of life in Comprehensive Primary Health Care Kofar Kaura, Katsina