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Comparison of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and Gain Optimal Weight in Intended and Unintended Pregnancies
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Z Ghodsi *   |
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| Background and Objectives: In unintended pregnancies different health behaviors such as receiving inadequate care during pregnancy and irregular can be seen that can cause delays start taking supplements, like iron and folic acid will. Taking folic acid before and during pregnancy to reduce neural tube defects in newborns is. Regular meetings with the weighting are associated with early maternal weight gain if not a necessary action to timely diagnosis and reduce maternal and neonatal complications are. This study compared supplement intake and appropriate weight gain and unintended pregnancies have been asked.
Methods: This study is part of a broader research work was on trial case-control. Subjects all women referred for delivery to the Social Security Hospital in Hamadan in 1388 that were using continuous sampling of 270 people selected to participate in the study and asked to be intended or unintended pregnancy into two groups were. Maternal health behaviors including onset and regular consumption of iron and folic acid tablets and the appropriate pregnancy weight gain with questions or if they received prenatal care through clinics were filled. To analyze data from independent t test, chi-square and Mann - Whitney was used.
Results: Based on research findings between the two groups beginning iron supplementation (PV=0/007) and its regular consumption (PV<0/001), onset folic acid (PV<0/001) and its regular consumption (PV<0/001) significant differences were observed. Regarding appropriate weight gain during pregnancy difference between the two groups was significant (PV<0/01).
Conclusion: Conclusion: Based on research findings, experiences with unintended pregnancy is associated with birth negative outcomes such as lack of adequate intake of supplements and obtain the desired weight gain. Therefore, reproductive health education, counseling before pregnancy to improve, enhance quality of care and increase preventive health care in order to adjust the pregnancy with the aim of preventing unintended birth and increased Community health is recommended. |
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| Keywords: Pregnancy, Intended, Unintended, Iron, Folic acid, the Desired Weight Gain |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2014/01/29 | Accepted: 2014/01/29 | Published: 2014/01/29
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