Prevalence and determinants of pica amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra state Department:Community Medicine By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7458 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractPica, the compulsive ingestion of non-nutritive substances, is a concerning health issue amongst pregnant women worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors influencing pica practices amongst 326 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from September to November 2022 using systematic sampling and interviewer-administered questionnaires after obtaining ethical approval. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 25.0. The mean age of respondents was 29.3 years. Overall pica prevalence was 25.8% in the current pregnancy. The most identified determinants were smell (53.6%) and taste (47.6%) of favored pica items. Geophagy was the dominant form (72.6%), with white clay as the most frequently consumed substance. Educational level did not significantly impact pica practice. Pica practices play a substantial role in maternal and fetal nutrition and health. The specific pica behaviors are influenced by regional variations in the availability of substances. Healthcare professionals and NGOs must intensify health education on the deleterious maternal-fetal effects, including inadequate nutrition. Further studies should explore the reasons for pica's persistence despite education. Urgent action is needed to mitigate and prevent pica and its consequences amongst this vulnerable population. Keywords: Pica, pica practices, geophagy, pagophagia, eating disorders in pregnancy, maternal nutrition...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Medicine project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and perceptions of infertility by male artisans in Nnewi north local government area, Anambra state»Assessment of reported cases of sexual abuse among adolescent during covid-19 pandemic in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi in Anambra state»Assessment of household solid waste management in selected local government areas in Plateau state - a comparison between urban and rural»Awareness of HPV, HPV vaccine and rate of vaccination among female students of school of nursing sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi»Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of coping mechanisms for dysmenorrhea among female nursing students in NAUTH, Nnewi»Prevalence and associated selected factors of respiratory tract infections among under-5 children treated at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Neni - a 5 year review»Prevalence and determinants of pica amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra state»Socio-demographics, pattern of presentation and treatment outcome of breast cancer among female patients in tertiary health institutions in Anambra state: a five-year review»Prevalence of foreign body aspiration among pediatric patients at Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi»Assessing and comparing obesity among primary school children in urban and rural areas of Anambra State»Perception and factors affecting the acceptance of online lectures among medical students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi»Prostate cancer awareness and screening amongst men aged 40 years and above in Nkwo Nnewi market, Nnewi»Factors associated with the practice of HIV screening among nursing students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi»Knowledge, attitude and practice of preventive measures against communicable diseases in daycare centers in Nnewi-North LGA Anambra state»Knowledge, acceptance and perception of caesarean section among women of childbearing age at a primary health centre in Neni, Anambra state