Effect of a theory-based nutrition education intervention during pregnancy through male partner involvement on newborns' birth weights in Southwest Ethiopia. A three-arm community based Quasi-Experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight is one of the most serious public health issues affecting newborns, with estimates ranging from 15% to 20% of all births worldwide. According to the Ethiopian demographic health survey report, the prevalence of Low Birth Weight rose from 11% in 2011 to 13% in 2016. The high proportion of birth weight in Ethiopia is hypothesized to be due to inadequate maternal diet which is associated with poor nutrition education during pregnancy. This study aimed to assess the effect of theory-based nutrition education during pregnancy through male partner involvement on birth weight in rural parts of the southwest Ethiopia.

Study design

A community-based quasi-experimental study was conducted.

Methods

A total of 403 pregnant women were selected from 22 r

SUBMITTER: Tsegaye D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9844912 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature