Nutritional problems among pregnant women in the GCC countri
Joint Authors
Abd al-Khaliq, Nahid
Musaiger, Abd al-Rahman O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 1998), pp.95-97, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
1998-09-30
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
-The aim of this paper is to highlight the nutrition status of pregnant women in the GCC countries.
Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the main nutritional problems among pregnant women in the Gulf, with a prevalence ranging from 30 % to 54 %.
Overweight and obesity are problems of concern in this group of women.
It was estimated that 54%-70 o/o of the women in this region were overweight and obese.
On the other hand, underweight is prevalent among 3 %-13 % ofthe women.
Gestational diabetes occurred in 5 %-10 % of pregnant women, which may be associated with significant pregnancy complications.
Early age at marriage, multiple pregnancies, unsound food habits, traditional beliefs and attitudes, social change and lifestyle are the main factors associated with the nutritional status of pregnant women in the GCC countries.
Recommendations to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women in the region were suggested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Musaiger, Abd al-Rahman O.& Abd al-Khaliq, Nahid. 1998. Nutritional problems among pregnant women in the GCC countri. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.95-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607892
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Musaiger, Abd al-Rahman O.& Abd al-Khaliq, Nahid. Nutritional problems among pregnant women in the GCC countri. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 20, no. 3 (Sep. 1998), pp.95-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607892
American Medical Association (AMA)
Musaiger, Abd al-Rahman O.& Abd al-Khaliq, Nahid. Nutritional problems among pregnant women in the GCC countri. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 1998. Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.95-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607892
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 97
Record ID
BIM-607892