Nutritional Status among Primi Mothers at a Selected Hospital in Bangladesh

Abstract

Background: "Nutritional status among primi mothers" refers to the overall state of a woman's nutrition during her first pregnancy, assessed by factors like Body Mass Index (BMI), nutrient intake, and potential deficiencies, which significantly impacts both her health and the developing fetus, particularly crucial as it's the first time her body is experiencing the increased nutritional demands of pregnancy.
Objective: To assess the nutritional status among primi mothers at a selected hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 102 primi a mother who was selected from Rangpur medical college hospital, Rangpur by using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected by using investigators administered questionnaires from September to November 2024. After data collection it was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The study result revealed that the most (70.5%) of the mothers experienced poor nutritional status. Age, level of education, monthly income, occupation, place of living, planned pregnancy, and received nutritional counseling was highly significant associations with nutritional status. However, other variables, including the religion and type of family had no significant relationship with nutritional status.
Conclusion: Inform health policymakers about the critical areas needing attention, aiding in the formulation of effective maternal nutrition policies and programs. Improved Maternal Health: Contribute to the design of nutritional guidelines and support systems for primi mothers, potentially improving their overall health and pregnancy outcomes.