Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
Department of Public Health, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
Research Article
Nutritional and Health Practice and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Based on Essential Nutrition Action Frame Works, in Ambo District,
Ethiopia
Author(s): Mitsiwat Abebe Gebremichael*, Ashebir Endale Reta, Melese Sinaga Teshome and Tefera Belachew Lema
Objective: To assess nutritional and health practice and associated factors among pregnant women based on the Essential Nutrition Action (ENA) framework.
Methods: A community based cross-sectional study design with quantitative data collection method was employed from June 1, 2018 to April 1, 2018 in Ambo district. A multi-stage sampling technique was used among 750 pregnant women aged 18-49 years. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and lastly multivariate binary logistic regressions analysis was used to control confounders. P value <0.05 was used to declare statistical significance.
Results: The overall optimal nutrition and health practice of pregnant women in the study area was 205 (27.3%). Respondent occupation being farmer with (AOR=0.258, 95% CI:0.070, 0.. View More»
DOI:
DOI: 10.35248/2155-9600.22.12.861