Awareness Of Good Nutrition During Pregnancy Among Women Of Child Bearing Age

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Abstract

This research work was designed to examine the awareness of good nutrition during pregnancy among women of child bearing age. Six (6) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred (100) respondents in order to gather data for the research. Results showed that the pregnant women are aware of the importance of good nutrition to a child bearing mother. It was discovered that the level of education among child bearing age mother does affect their level of food intake in the area of study. The result also revealed that poor food intake can lead to malformation of the unborn child. Some recommendations were made by the researcher which includes the following: Health workers should embark on a proper sensitization of pregnant women on the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy.
1. Government should sponsor giggles that centers on the usefulness of good nutrition among child bearing age mothers during pregnancy.
2. Seminars and workshops should be organized regularly for the pregnant women to educate them on the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy.
3. Pregnant mothers should be encouraged to eat food rich in vitamins by the health workers/officials.
4. Child bearing age mothers should be empowered by government financially to improve their health living.
Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that pregnant women had low level of nutritional knowledge level in the study area.

Aims and Objectives
  1. To assess the awareness of pregnant mothers with regard to nutrition in the pregnancy.
  2. To investigate how good nutrition enhances pregnancy.
  3. To find out if poor nutrition affects the unborn child and the mother.
  4. To determine if lack of awareness of good nutrition by the mother have any effect on the feotus.
  5. To identify the strategies to ensure good nutrition during pregnancy.
Research Questions

The following research questions were formulated by the researcher to guide the research study.

  1. Are child bearing age mothers aware of the necessary food intake during pregnancy?
  2. How does good nutrition enhance pregnancy among mothers of child bearing age women?
  3. Does poor nutrition among child bearing age women affect the proper development of the unborn child?
  4. Does lack of awareness of good nutrition by a child bearing age mother have any effect on her and the feotus?
  5. What strategies should be put in place to ensure awareness of good nutrition during pregnancy for child bearing age mother?

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