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agricultural and biological sciences

Dietary habits, food taboos, and perceptions towards weight gain during pregnancy in Arsi, rural central Ethiopia: a qualitative cross-sectional study

Journal of health, population, and nutrition, Volume 35, No. 1, Year 2016

BACKGROUND: The nutritional status of women before and during pregnancy can be determined by maternal knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards certain foods. The present study aimed to explore maternal dietary habits, food taboos, and cultural beliefs that can affect nutrition during pregnancy in rural Arsi, central Ethiopia.

Statistics
Citations: 122
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi: 10.1186/s41043-016-0059-8
e-ISSN: 20721315
Research Areas
Food Security
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative
Study Locations
Ethiopia
Participants Gender
Female

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