Factors Affecting the Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women

Abstract

This paper attempted to determine the effect that gastrointestinal discomforts, socioeconomic status, dietary knowledge and beliefs about foods to omit during pregnancy had on the nutritional status of pregnant women. Hemoglobin, upper arm muscle circumference, weight for height and eating patterns measured nutritional status. Twenty women in their second trimester of pregnancy, active duty or the dependent wife of an Air Force E-4 and below, were surveyed. Questionnaires and anthropometric measures were used. Pearson Product Moment Correlations and a canonical correlation were accomplished. Data analysis indicated a significant negative correlation between eating patterns and gastrointestinal discomfort. There was a significant positive correlation between beliefs about foods to omit and eating patterns. Significant negative correlations existed between dietary knowledge and military status, monthly grocery bill, and number of people fed. (kt)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217363

Entities

People

  • Diane L. Kroskey

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Body Weight
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Analysis
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Fish
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Measurement
  • Nutrition
  • United States
  • Vegetables

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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