Assessing Dietary and Physical Activity Patterns during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Selected Medical Officer of Health Clinic †.

Autor: Gunarathna, Kande Lokuruge Chathuri Sudharshani, Pitawela, Pitawelage Manori Wasundara, Senishka, Hewa Kodippilige Himashi, Chandrasiri, Atulu Gamayalage Sachini Sewwandi, Kalpani, Kodikara Arachchige Imasha, Samarasinghe, Haththotuwa Gamage Amal Sudaraka, Sandakumari, Herath Hitihamilage Hashini Shashikala, Sewwandi, Karagoda Pathiranage Anusha
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Zdroj: Biology & Life Sciences Forum; 2023, Vol. 29, p11, 7p
Abstrakt: This study assessed 240 antenatal mothers in Sri Lanka's Kebithigollawa Medical Officer of Health Clinic. Demographics varied, revealing distinct marital statuses, ethnicities, income levels, and employment statuses. Pregnancy stages, parity, pre-pregnancy BMI, and gestational age exhibited diverse profiles. Hemoglobin levels ranged, reflecting nutritional status, while BMI indicated varied weight categories. Dietary patterns demonstrated associations with maternal health indicators; fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, unsweetened dairy products, prepared food, and rice/noodles positively correlated with hemoglobin levels, BMI, and gestational weight gain. Conversely, some dietary choices displayed weaker correlations. These findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions to enhance antenatal mothers' dietary and physical activity behaviors, benefiting maternal and child health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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