Knowledge and practices of pregnant women about folic acid in pregnancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2010; 16 (4): 402-407
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ABSTRACT
This study assessed the knowledge and practices about folic acid in pregnancy among pregnant women attending 2 main maternal and child health centres in Abu Dhabi. The majority of the 277 interviewed mothers [79.1%] had heard of folic acid and 46.6% had accurate knowledge about the role of folate in preventing neural tube defects. There were good practices regarding folate supplementation in the current pregnancy; most of the interviewed mothers took it daily and in the recommended dose. However, only a minority took it prior to pregnancy. Education, irrespective of age or parity, was the major factor determining better knowledge of folic acid in pregnancy
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Paridade
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Gravidez
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Educação em Saúde
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Ácido Fólico
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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