Compliance with Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women in the Bekwai Municipality, Ghana
Kingsley Atuahene Ampratwum,
Isaac Nyanor,
John Ndebugri Alem
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2023
Pages:
65-76
Received:
28 December 2022
Accepted:
15 April 2023
Published:
20 June 2023
Abstract: Globally, 40% of pregnant women are affected by anaemia. Anaemia, low haemoglobin level in the bloodstream, has many negative effects on pregnancy. The World Health Organisation recommends supplementation with iron and folic acid to prevent the incidence of anaemia in pregnancy. In Ghana, iron and folic acid supplementation has been through Ante Natal Clinics. Despite this intervention, Anaemia in Pregnancy prevalence in Bekwai has been above 37% for three years, higher than the national average of 25%. This study found out the compliance level and determining factors among ANC clients. This facility-based quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in two sub-districts using multistage sampling. Data was collected using structured questionnaire. Data entered into SPSS was exported to Stata version for analysis. Demographic and obstetric data were analysed into frequencies and percentages. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify factors affecting compliance. Compliance was low (38.8%), despite high knowledge (90.3%). Gravidity (p-value 0.025 AOR= 5.88, 95% CI= 2.214-15.542) and level of knowledge (P-Value 0.01, AOR 2.89, 95%CI= 0.592-12.10) positively affected compliance. It was recommended that health education at ANC be improved, and adherence partners introduced to help prevent forgetfulness.
Abstract: Globally, 40% of pregnant women are affected by anaemia. Anaemia, low haemoglobin level in the bloodstream, has many negative effects on pregnancy. The World Health Organisation recommends supplementation with iron and folic acid to prevent the incidence of anaemia in pregnancy. In Ghana, iron and folic acid supplementation has been through Ante Na...
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Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Fiber Intake and Its Relationship with Health
Maria Lidia Palma,
Mariana Batalha,
Joana Pereira,
Maria Joao Cebola,
Paula Pereira,
Marisa Nicolai
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2023
Pages:
77-85
Received:
23 May 2023
Accepted:
10 June 2023
Published:
27 June 2023
Abstract: The correlation between the type of food in the diet and the occurrence of intestinal pathology and other health conditions is becoming increasingly clear. The fiber intake, particularly its relationship with the maintenance of intestinal microbiota has been ascertained and is included in the concept of intestinal permeability and health. The current study investigated compliance with recommended fiber intake and individuals’ clinical conditions. The study was carried out in May 2020, during the period of the first COVID lockdown in Portugal, through a MS Forms survey distributed through social media. A total of 167 out of 195 answers were considered valid, with participants being in the 18-74 age range. Most of the voluntary subjects were female. A valid food frequency questionnaire, adapted for the Portuguese population, was used to estimate dietary fiber intake and a questionnaire adapted from the Rome IV criteria and the Bristol Stool Scale was used to assess the presence of constipation. A tendency was found for individuals with some chronic disease to have a lower intake of dietary fiber. These findings indicate that an adequate dietary fiber intake and compliance with the recommended daily intake is important for the prevention of chronic diseases and that, by improving gut function, there is a general improvement of the body's functions. The study also found a higher fiber intake by females compared to males, for both groups, with and without pathology.
Abstract: The correlation between the type of food in the diet and the occurrence of intestinal pathology and other health conditions is becoming increasingly clear. The fiber intake, particularly its relationship with the maintenance of intestinal microbiota has been ascertained and is included in the concept of intestinal permeability and health. The curre...
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