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Descriptive Study of the Nutrition Outcomes of a Community Program for Pregnant Women

Glivar, Nicole
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429622134

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2015, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Allied Medical Professions.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to obtain descriptive factors of the participants enrolled in a comprehensive prenatal care program, including income, self-reported race, household size, age, expected date of birth and food security status. The objective was also to evaluate the program regarding impact on nutrient intakes at the beginning of the program versus completion of the program and compare intakes to standards for selected nutrients and overall diet quality. Methods: A convenience sample of seventeen women enrolled in the program for a minimum of three sessions or more were examined. Data was collected retrospectively and prospectively. Collection of descriptive data was obtained through participant charts and twenty-four hour dietary recalls were collected as a component of program participation. The first twenty-four hour dietary recall collected was at beginning of program participation and the second was collected upon completion of program participation (attendance of 3 or more sessions). Nutrient intakes, including macronutrient, micronutrient, energy and food group intakes were analyzed to determine if there was a statistically significant difference between intakes at the beginning of enrollment and completion of the program using SPSS © Version 21. Results: The results showed a majority of participants (65%) had a monthly income level of less than $800, had a household size of three or four people (77%), and were considered to have low or very low food security (76%). No nutrient intakes were found to have shown a significant difference from enrollment of the program to completion of the program, with the exception of folate, showing a significant decrease (p = .014), on average, from the first twenty-four hour dietary recall to the second. Conclusions: In conclusion, most individuals participating in the Moms2B Program are underserved with low to very low food security, which ultimately affects their nutrition during pregnancy. This study has shown that there are additional barriers to meeting nutritional recommendations during pregnancy for women enrolled in the program.
Kay Wolf (Advisor)
Diane Habash (Committee Member)
Patricia Gabbe (Committee Member)
148 p.
Health Sciences

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  • Glivar, N. (2015). Descriptive Study of the Nutrition Outcomes of a Community Program for Pregnant Women [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429622134

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Glivar, Nicole. Descriptive Study of the Nutrition Outcomes of a Community Program for Pregnant Women. 2015. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429622134.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Glivar, Nicole. "Descriptive Study of the Nutrition Outcomes of a Community Program for Pregnant Women." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429622134

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