Evaluation of Factors that Affect Food Craving and Aversion among Primigravid Women in Enugu Metropolis
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Factors Affecting Food Craving, Food Aversion, Primigravid WomenAbstract
A study aimed at evaluating factors that affect food craving and food aversion practices among primigravid mothers in Enugu Metropolis was conducted using survey research design. Convenient sampling technique was used to select hospital and pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in the selected hospitals. Questionnaire was used for data collection. The findings show that the primigavid mothers do not have knowledge of the effect of food craving and aversion on the mother and the fetus (42.6%) and as such (52.7%) do nothing to supplement the nutrient in the foods having aversion or crave for. There is no significant association (p>0.05) between level of education and food craving while there is a significant association (p<0.05) between level of education and food aversion. It was then recommended that Public health nurses/Midwives should be encouraged to educate pregnant women especially the primigavid women on nutritional needs during pregnancy and the implication of food craving and aversion in pregnancy.
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