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Midwives And Nutrition Education During Pregnancy: A Literature Review, Jamila Arrish, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson
Midwives And Nutrition Education During Pregnancy: A Literature Review, Jamila Arrish, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Objectives This review explored the extent to which the role of midwives in nutrition education during pregnancy has been reported in the literature and areas requiring further research were identified. Review method A review of the literature was undertaken. Articles included in the review were published in English, in scholarly journals, and provided information about the knowledge, education, and attitudes of midwives towards nutrition during pregnancy. Results and discussion Few studies were identified. The included studies were exploratory and descriptive. Studies had reported that midwives lacked a basic knowledge of nutrition requirements during pregnancy. This might be attributed to inadequate …
Nutrition And Pregnancy - What Role For The Midwife?, Jamila Arrish, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson
Nutrition And Pregnancy - What Role For The Midwife?, Jamila Arrish, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Abstract of paper presented at the ICM 30th Triennial Congress - Midwives: Improving Women's Health Globally, 1-5 June 2014, Prague, Czech Republic
Nutrition And Pregnancy - Key Issues For Midwives, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson, E Nohr
Nutrition And Pregnancy - Key Issues For Midwives, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson, E Nohr
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Abstract of symposium presented at the ICM 30th Triennial Congress - Midwives: Improving Women's Health Globally, 1-5 June 2014, Prague, Czech Republic
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Exploring Women's Knowledge And Models Of Nutrition Communication, Khlood Bookari, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Exploring Women's Knowledge And Models Of Nutrition Communication, Khlood Bookari, Heather Yeatman, Moira Williamson
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Abstract of paper presented at the ICM 30th Triennial Congress - Midwives: Improving Women's Health Globally, 1-5 June 2014, Prague, Czech Republic
Identification And Evaluation Of Models Of Antenatal Care In Australia - A Review Of The Evidence, Erin Brock, Karen Charlton, Heather Yeatman
Identification And Evaluation Of Models Of Antenatal Care In Australia - A Review Of The Evidence, Erin Brock, Karen Charlton, Heather Yeatman
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background Antenatal care has been routine practice throughout the world since early in the 20th century, and in most developed countries, antenatal care consists of a scheduled program of individual consultations with a healthcare practitioner, using a doctor or midwife. Women seek antenatal care that provides a physical review of the health and development of their unborn baby, the reassurance and ability to be listened to and the opportunity for their partner to be involved in their care. Aims To identify the types of antenatal care services that are available to Australian women and investigate the views and opinions of …
Antenatal Shared Care: Are Pregnant Women Being Adequately Informed About Iodine And Nutritional Supplementation?, Catherine Lucas, Karen E. Charlton, Lucy Brown, Erin Brock, Leanne C. Cummins
Antenatal Shared Care: Are Pregnant Women Being Adequately Informed About Iodine And Nutritional Supplementation?, Catherine Lucas, Karen E. Charlton, Lucy Brown, Erin Brock, Leanne C. Cummins
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Objectives To assess nutrition-related knowledge and practices, including supplement use, of both pregnant women and healthcare providers that participate in antenatal shared care (ANSC). Methods Pregnant women enrolled in ANSC (n = 142) completed a knowledge and practices survey and a validated iodine-specific Food Frequency Questionnaire. General practitioners (GP) and nurses (N = 61) participating in the ANSC program completed a short survey which assessed their knowledge about nutrition for pregnancy, focussing on iodine. Results Both groups had poor knowledge about the importance and roles of iodine during pregnancy. Most women (82%) reported taking a supplement during their current pregnancy, …
Limited Knowledge About Folic Acid And Iodine Nutrition In Pregnant Women Reflected In Supplementation Practices, Souad Elmani, Karen E. Charlton, Victoria M. Flood, Judy Mullan
Limited Knowledge About Folic Acid And Iodine Nutrition In Pregnant Women Reflected In Supplementation Practices, Souad Elmani, Karen E. Charlton, Victoria M. Flood, Judy Mullan
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim In order to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) and iodine deficiency in pregnancy, the National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that pregnant women supplement their diet with folic acid and iodine. This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women regarding intake of these nutrients in order to assess whether women are adequately exposed to this health message. Methods One hundred and fifty-two conveniently sampled pregnant women residing in a regional area of New South Wales, Australia, completed a pretested questionnaire on knowledge and practices regarding nutritional supplement use during pregnancy …