RP-Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics

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    Influence of Food Taboos and Beliefs on Anaemia among Pregnant Women In Isiolo County, Kenya
    (Research Square, 2020) Sora, Agustino; Kimiywe, Judith; Ogutu, James
    Background: Food taboos have a long history that could be used to explain the presence of certain dietary tradition in every culture. Pregnancy imposes the need for considerable extra calorie and nutrient requirements. A balanced and adequate diet is therefore of utmost importance during pregnancy and lactation to meet the increased needs of the mother and to prevent nutritional stress. Isiolo County is inhabited by communities that still practice all aspect of their culture, religion and beliefs. Some of the beliefs that surround the diet of pregnant women, can harm the pregnant woman and the child. This study sought to assess the common food taboos and beliefs during pregnancy and their inuence on anaemia among pregnant women in Isiolo County. Methods: The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The study population was divided into 3 clusters based on the sub-counties in County. Both qualitative and quantitative data were obtained by trained research assistants from a sample size of 374 distributed proportionately among the three sub-counties and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Correlation coecients were used to establish relationships between variables of the study and logistic regression was used to identify the association of explanatory variables with the outcome variable. A p-value of <0.05 was used to determine signicant results. Content analysis was used to present qualitative data gathered from focus group discussion. Results: The study found a high prevalence (68.02%) of anaemia during pregnancy in Isiolo County. Cultural beliefs and food taboos had negative effect on the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant mothers χ 2 (3, N=369) = 8.201, p<0.001. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of anemia in pregnancy associated with cultural beliefs. We recommend partnerships between National Ministry of health and County government department of health to promote campaigns aimed at eliminating negative cultural beliefs.
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    Micronutrient Status and Dietary Intake of Iron, Vitamin A, Iodine, Folate and Zinc in Women of Reproductive Age and Pregnant Women in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa: A Systematic Review of Data from 2005 to 2015
    (MDPI, 2017) Harika, Rajwinder; Mieke, Faber; Folake, Samuel; Kimiywe, Judith; Afework, Mulugeta; Ans, Eilander
    A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the status and intake of iron, vitamin A, iodine, folate and zinc in women of reproductive age (WRA) ( 15–49 years) and pregnant women (PW) in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. National and subnational data published between 2005 and 2015 were searched via Medline, Scopus and national public health websites. Per micronutrient, relevant data were pooled into an average prevalence of deficiency, weighted by sample size (WAVG). Inadequate intakes were estimated from mean (SD) intakes. This review included 65 surveys and studies from Ethiopia (21), Kenya (11), Nigeria (21) and South Africa (12). In WRA,WAVG prevalence of anaemia ranged from 18–51%, iron deficiency 9–18%, and iron deficiency anaemia at 10%. In PW, the prevalence was higher, and ranged from 32–62%, 19–61%, and 9–47%, respectively. In WRA, prevalence of vitamin A, iodine, zinc and folate deficiencies ranged from 4–22%, 22–55%, 34% and 46%, while in PW these ranged from 21–48%, 87%, 46–76% and 3–12% respectively. Inadequate intakes of these micronutrients are high and corresponded with the prevalence figures. Our findings indicate that nationally representative data are needed to guide the development of nutrition interventions and public health programs, such as dietary diversification, micronutrient fortification and supplementation.