Vol 11 Issue 2 May 2024-August 2024
Ilori Olasunmbo Adesola, Ifebajo Abiodun Yetunde, Afolabi Wasiu Akinloye, Oladoyinbo Catherine Badejo, Omilani Toyin, Folahan Olaide, Olatunji Tobi, Oose Funmilayo, Lam Joy, Onaolapo Tosin, Folarin Adedoyin Tolulope
Abstract: The aim of this study were to assess maternal food habit, their nutrient intake and physical activity pattern on the new born anthropometry. Pregnant women (200) at the second and third trimesters attending secondary and tertiary health facilities in Abeokuta were systematically selected into the study using their booking register (N/n) irrespective of their socio-economic characteristics. Semi structured pretested questionnaire consisting of 19point questions on food habit, FAO/WHO 24hr diet and physical activity recall (in minutes) with Ainsworth physical activity compendium tracking events with meal time were administered to the respondents to assess their food habits, nutrient intake and physical activity respectively while the new born anthropometry were obtained as secondary data from delivery record. The nutrient intake and physical activity were evaluated using nutria-survey 17.0; the nutrient intake was compared with Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) while physical activity and new born anthropometry were classified according to WHO. Result indicated that 90.9% of respondents were within 20-39years, 83.0% Yoruba tribe, 86.0% married, 50.3% had tertiary education, 32.2% were traders while 41.0%earn ₦18000-₦50000 monthly. Food habit shows that 12.5% has food taboo, 2.5% drink alcohol, 24.0% skip meals, 7.0% smoke cigarette while 25.5% purchased their meal rather than prepare it. Majority (84.4%) were physically inactive, 11.1% moderately active while only 4.5% were vigorously active. About half (48.8%) of the new born were pre-termed, 20.0% had short length, 15.6% low birth weight and 31.8% had high head circumference. There was no direct association between Physical activity and the new born anthropometry measured but there were significant association between socio-economic status and nutrient intake (p=0.007), nutrient intake (carbohydrate) and almost all the new born anthropometry (p=0.006). The carbohydrate and micronutrient intake of the respondents influenced birth outcome especially pre-termed birth. Therefore, improvement in micronutrients particularly calcium are hereby recommended to the respondents of the study.
Keywords: Anthropometry, Birth weight, Gestational age, Health facility, Maternal food habit, Newborn, Nutrient intake, Physical activity, Pregnant women, Pre-termed and RDA.
Title: Maternal Food Habit, Nutrient Intake and Physical Activity Pattern on New Born Anthropometry of Secondary and Tertiary Health Facilities in Abeokuta Metropolis Ogun state, Nigeria
Author: Ilori Olasunmbo Adesola, Ifebajo Abiodun Yetunde, Afolabi Wasiu Akinloye, Oladoyinbo Catherine Badejo, Omilani Toyin, Folahan Olaide, Olatunji Tobi, Oose Funmilayo, Lam Joy, Onaolapo Tosin, Folarin Adedoyin Tolulope
International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing
ISSN 2394-7330
Vol. 11, Issue 2, May 2024 - August 2024
Page No: 139-150
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Published Date: 12-June-2024