Assessment of Knowledge of Women Regarding Iodine Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation at a Tertiary Care Centre
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: During the second half of pregnancy, there is an increase in the fetal thyroid hormone production which further contributes to increased maternal iodine requirements because iodide readily crosses the placenta. Renal excretion is the primary route of iodine excretion. It accounts for more than ninety percent of ingested iodine. Hence, we planned the present study to assess the knowledge of women in relation to iodine nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Materials & Methods: The present study included assessment of knowledge of 50 pregnant women and 50 lactating women reporting in Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Pilkhuwa, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. For the present study, invitation for participation was given to women belonging to all the three trimesters. From early childhood care centre, lactating mothers within first six months of breast-feeding were recruited. A questionnaire was framed which was based on the supplement use and iodine knowledge and practices, and was filled by all the participants of the study. All the results were recorded and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Mean age of the pregnant women was 29.7 years18 subjects out of 100 were illiterate, while 42 were educated upto the level of high school. 24 and 16 subjects were educated upto the level of graduation and post-graduation respectively. Majority of the subjects were in their second trimester of pregnancy. More than 50 percent of the subjects were aware that iodine deficiency can also results in goitre. Conclusion: Inadequate knowledge exists among pregnant and lactating women in relation to significance of iodine and iodine supplements in pregnancy and lactation.
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Kahkashan Jamshed Alam, Manju Datta
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