Knowledge and perception of nutrition and health among pregnant women in Rural Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Dhini, Dhini and Saden, Yulius and Riyanti, Riyanti and Citerawati, Yetti Wira and Febriani, Irene and Rajiani, Ismi (2018) Knowledge and perception of nutrition and health among pregnant women in Rural Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Indian Journal Of Public Health Research & Development, 9 (10). pp. 273-277. ISSN 0976-0245

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Abstract

Background: Optimum nutrition for pregnant women is necessary for the healthy growth of the fetus including brain growth. For pregnant women can apply a balanced diet of food then they need sufficient nutritional knowledge to apply balanced nutrition in the daily menu. The purpose of this study to understand the knowledge and perception of pregnant women related to food and health.
Method: Using a qualitative research method, implemented in Sei Hanyo Village, Supang Village, and Bulau Ngandung Village, Kapuas Hulu area, Central Kalimantan. Data was obtained by observation technique and an in-depth interview with 34 participants, consisting of pregnant mothers (9 people), grandmothers (12 people) and husbands (12 people).
Results: Most of the menu of pregnant women is less balanced because pregnant women rarely consume vegetable and fruit. Furthermore, they still have the wrong perception about the nutritional needs of pregnant women. Most women have consumed liver, eggs, and fish but for iron tablets, almost all participants do not know the benefits and the diet rules. Food abstinence is still applied mainly by pregnant women with various sources of taboo such as the source of animal side dishes and vegetables. Hand washing habit has been done but not to use soap in running water. Besides, the role of the husband in supporting the fulfillment of nutrition in pregnant women is still low.
Conclusion: Maternal knowledge and perception related to nutrition and health are relatively low.

Item Type:	Jurnal Artikel
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Perception, Nutrition, Health, Abstinence, Iron Tablet, Pregnant Mothers
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics > 111199 Nutrition and Dietetics not elsewhere classified 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics
Divisions:	Jurusan Gizi > Program Studi Diploma III Gizi
Depositing User:	Dhini
Date Deposited:	13 May 2022 03:24
Last Modified:	13 May 2022 04:14
URI:	http://repo.polkesraya.ac.id/id/eprint/2051

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