Awareness of Nutrition and Supplements Among Pregnant and Preconception Women: A Real-World Study in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have addressed relationships between health literacy (HL) and nutritional awareness in preconception/pregnancy populations, especially within Asia. We explored the rationale for nutrition-related education and/or HL interventions to improve nutritional intake among preconception/pregnant women.

Methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire-based real-world study was conducted among 100 preconception and 200 pregnant women in Vietnam in January/February 2022. The questionnaire included a validated screening tool for HL (Newest Vital Sign [NVS]), and questions on preconception/pregnancy-related nutritional knowledge and behavior, prenatal supplementation, sources of nutritional advice.

Results

Most respondents (62%) had limited HL and only 5% had adequa

SUBMITTER: Le QT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10615086 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature