Avaliação do conhecimento nutricional de gestantes na UBS Waldir Viana no município de Parintins- AM

Abstract

Nutritional status in the preconceptional period is a determinant factor in fetal growth and development. Given the importance of adequate nutrition in pregnancy, we ask: What is the level of knowledge of pregnant women about nutritional aspects? Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the nutritional knowledge of pregnant women in the Waldir Viana Basic Health Unit in the city of Parintins-AM. It is an exploratory research, followed by a bibliographical, quantitative and an observational research. The study was carried out with 13 pregnant women in different gestation months and age groups, who attend the UBS Waldir Viana for Pre-Natal follow-up. For data collection interviews, informal conversation and questionnaire application were carried out. The results were tabulated and inserted in graphs. It is concluded that the nutritional knowledge of pregnant women is closely related to their educational level. We obtained a knowledge evaluation classified as moderate, since pregnant women often know theoretically about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet in this period, including in their habitual diet the consumption of fruits and vegetables, the accomplishment of the three main meals daily and the search for specialized care.