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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 5, Issue 11, Part B (2019)

Assessment of nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women attending ICDS Anganwadi centres (AWC) in rural areas of Medak district

Assessment of nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women attending ICDS Anganwadi centres (AWC) in rural areas of Medak district

Author(s)
E Jayasheela and Varsha Peram
Abstract
ICDS services targeted towards pregnant and lactating women are significantly playing a pivotal role in rural areas to promote the health and nutritional status of Pregnant, lactating women and children (below 5 years). The objective of the study was to assess the nutritional status of Pregnant and Lactating women. A cross sectional community-based survey was conducted in Medak district, data was collected from 16 Anganwadi centres, 1 Primary health Care centre, and Medak Area Hospital. The subjects (n=300; Pregnant (150) and Lactating women (150)) were interviewed with a structured questionnaire. Information regarding age, demographic details, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, nutritional information, nutrition knowledge, utilization of ICDS services, and 24-hour dietary recall was collected. Results reveal that in spite of supplementation with Iron & Folic acid, Haemoglobin levels of a majority of Pregnant women (93%) were found to be moderately anaemic, whereas 7% are mildly anaemic. On application of Pearson’s coefficient of correlation, it was found that Iron intake had a weak positive correlation with respect to Haemoglobin, where r=0.201. The prevalence of Low birth weight infants in rural areas is significantly low (11%). The mean BMI was found to be 18.51±3.45 kg/m² and 20.27±2.88 kg/m² in pregnant and lactating women respectively. The mean intake of Energy, Protein, Folate, Iron and Calcium of Pregnant women is 1268.4±212.6Kcal, 46.20±11.09g, 230.2±98.9µg, 8.97±7.72mg, 514±208mg respectively. The mean intake of energy, protein, folate, iron and calcium of lactating women is 1374±192Kcal, 50.3±9.7g, 274±84.02 µg, 10.89±5.19mg, 611.6±190mg respectively. From the study it can be concluded that the nutrient intake of ICDS beneficiaries was marginally inadequate when compared to RDA. The Supplementary nutrition provided by ICDS Anganwadi centres (AWC) to pregnant and lactating women is directed in fulfilling the deficiencies of Calories, Proteins, Vitamins and minerals. The role of ICDS in imparting nutrition knowledge is found to be beneficial in pregnant and lactating women. It is commendable that ICDS workers are contributing to educate the rural women through Nutrition Health and Education component, but Supplementary Nutrition Program needs to be improved to enhance their nutritional status. Thus, from the study it is evident that rural women are aware of ICDS services and their utilization is found to be significant in both pregnant and lactating women.
Pages: 106-110  |  994 Views  130 Downloads
How to cite this article:
E Jayasheela, Varsha Peram. Assessment of nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women attending ICDS Anganwadi centres (AWC) in rural areas of Medak district. Int J Appl Res 2019;5(11):106-110.
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