Dietary practices and associated factors among pregnant women in West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The optimal dietary practice is a critical requisite for maternal nutrition. However, the majority of Ethiopian pregnant women have inadequate nutrient intakes. These may be due to their poor dietary habits. Identifying factors affecting the dietary practices of pregnant women is crucial to design appropriate interventions. In this country, the dietary practices of pregnant women and determinants are not well studied. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the dietary practices and associated factors among pregnant women in West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. METHODS:A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 712 pregnant women from May to August 2018. Quantitative data complemented with a qualitative method. Pregnant women were selected using a

SUBMITTER: Demilew YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6945405 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature