Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (5): 525-527.

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Investigation on the Nutrition Knowledge,Attitude,and Practice of Pregnant Women in Zhengzhou

WANG Hui-jun,WANG Jian-she,WANG Hui-ling,SUN Su-xia   

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Yellow River Central Hospital,Zhengzhou 450003,China(WANG Hui-jun);Hebi Vocation and Technology College,Hebi 458030,China(WANG Jian-she);Xinmi Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,Xinmi 452382,China(WANG Hui-ling);Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene,School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China(SUN Su-xia)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2012-10-15 Online:2012-10-15
  • Contact: Su-xia

Abstract: Objective:To investigate and analyze the nutrition knowledge,attitude and practice among pregnant women,for scientific evidence of better grasp of nutrition knowledge and more targered nutrition guide. Methods:392 pregnant women in Yellow River Central Hospital were selected randomly to investigate their nutrition knowledge,attitude,practice (KAP) by a self-designed questionnaire. Data were inputed using Epidata 3.1. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 13.0. Results:Most pregnant women lacked a overall understanding of nutritional knowledge and practice,however,they held a positive attitude towards nutrition. They hoped to obtain more professional knowledge from medical staff. Conclusions:Doctors and nurses should improve the nutritional level of knowledge,strengthen health care for pregnant women,and to improve pregnant women nutrition knowledge and attitudes and to change its unhealthy eating behaviors,and improve mother and children′s health.

Key words: Pregnant women, Nutrition surveys, Nutritional status, Food habits