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Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-4 | Issue-10 | 353-362
Original Research Article
Misconceptions in the Belief and Pattern of Feed among Pregnant Women in Owerri North Local Government Area in Imo State
Ibebuike Julia E, Vincent Chinelo Claire, Bienose Gloria Lucy, Ogoke Ogechukwu J
Published : Oct. 19, 2021
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2021.v04i10.005
Abstract
The Study focused on the Misconceptions in the belief and pattern of feeding among pregnant women in Owerri North LGA of Imo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with three research questions and formulated one null hypothesis. The symbolic interaction theory (SIT) was used for the study. A total of 200 respondents were selected from a target population of 400 pregnant women in the area. The simple random sampling technique was adopted for the sample selection. A dichotomously scored close ended questionnaire were used for data collection. This questionnaire was validated by three experts – two from the field of measurement and evaluation and the supervisor who invariably is a professional in research methods. The Pearson product moment correlation method was used to ascertain the internal consistency of the instrument and correlation index of 0.79 was obtained thereby establishing the reliability of the instrument. The data collected from the study was analyzed using the frequency count and simple percentage statistics to answer the research questions and the mean score and correlation analytic method to answer the null hypothesis, Result of the hypothesis testing showed that there is a very strong positive relationship between the variables tested. Findings obtained from the study revealed that pregnant women and children are the more vulnerable to restrictions of food misconceptions. Also foods like snails, paw-paw, grasscutter meat and okro are among the foods misconceived to cause harm on women during pregnancy. Recommendation; there should be attention to appropriate dietary behaviors and proper nutrient intake for pregnant women. Finally Nursing implications of the study was examined and the study was summarized.
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