| Knowledge and practices of pregnant women about folic acid in pregnancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. | |
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PMID: 20795424 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study assessed the knowledge and practices about folic acid in pregnancy among pregnant women attending 2 main maternal and child health centres in Abu Dhabi. The majority of the 277 interviewed mothers (79.1%) had heard of folic acid and 46.6% had accurate knowledge about the role of folate in preventing neural tube defects. There were good practices regarding folate supplementation in the current pregnancy; most of the interviewed mothers took it daily and in the recommended dose. However, only a minority took it prior to pregnancy. Education, irrespective of age or parity, was the major factor determining better knowledge of folic acid in pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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H Al-Hossani; H Abouzeid; M M Salah; H M Farag; E Fawzy |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ Volume: 16 ISSN: 1020-3397 ISO Abbreviation: East. Mediterr. Health J. Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-27 Completed Date: 2010-09-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9608387 Medline TA: East Mediterr Health J Country: Egypt |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 402-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Central Department of Maternal and Child Health, Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. hager@emirates.net.ae |
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Adult Attitude to Health* Educational Status Female Folic Acid / therapeutic use* Food Habits Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Logistic Models Neural Tube Defects / prevention & control* Parity Preconception Care Pregnancy Pregnant Women / psychology* Prenatal Care Questionnaires Self Medication United Arab Emirates Urban Population Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use* |
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12001-76-2/Vitamin B Complex; 59-30-3/Folic Acid |
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