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Wang Z, Chaudhry M, Mistry R, Needham BL, Baylin A, Mancuso P, Singh K, Khandelwal S. A mixed-methods study on the dietary practices of early postpartum women during the summer rainy season in Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Ecol Food Nutr 2022; 61:728-752. [PMID: 36268551 DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2022.2136171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
The current mixed-method study uses Food Frequency Questionnaires and 24-hour dietary recalls (n = 41) to assess the food/nutrient intake; and qualitative interviews to identify local perceptions of food among 41 early postpartum women in Belgaum, India. The results show that total energy, protein, and most micronutrient intake were significantly lower than the Recommended Dietary Allowance of India (p < .05 individually); ninety percent of mothers restricted the consumption of some specific fruits, vegetables, and other foods during postpartum due to their perceptions of foods, folk medicines, and health beliefs. Culturally sensitive programs relevant to postpartum diet practices for women should be implemented.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zeyuan Wang
- Nutritional Science, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Public Health Nutrition, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Delhi, India
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- Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Nutritional Science, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Nutritional Science, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Public Health Nutrition, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Delhi, India
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- Department of Public Health Nutrition, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Delhi, India
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