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THE MISCONCEPTIONS IN THE BELIEF AND PATTERN OF FEEDING AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN EJEZIE-IZUOGU AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY

 

ABSTRACT

In the developing countries, such as ours, misconceptions and superstitious beliefs have a major influence on the food choices of individuals, especially the pregnant women. Based on this, the researcher is prompted to the misconceptions in the belief and pattern of feeding among pregnant women in Ejezie-Izuogu Autonomous community. The researcher used questionnaires, oral interview and personal observation to extract information from the pregnant women of Ejezie-Izuogu. From the findings, from the findings, food misconception exist in Ejezie-Izuogu, majority of the pregnant women had no knowledge of nutrition. These findings show that the pregnant women of Ejezie-Izuogu need to improve in their feeding pattern as this will help to reduce the complications on the mother and foetus.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CHAPTER ONE

1.0  Introduction                                                    1

1.1  Statement of problem                                      2

1.2  Significance of study                                        3

1.3  Objectives of study                                                 3

1. Research questions                                          4

1.5  Scope of study                                                5

1.6  Limitations of study                                                5

1.7  Definitions of terms                                                6

      

CHAPTER TWO

2.0  Literature review                                             7

2.1  Food taboos                                                    8

 

CHAPTER THREE

3.0  Methodology                                                   12

3.1  Area of study                                                  12

3.2  Population                                                      13

3.3  Sample                                                          13

3.4  Sampling techniques                                        13

3.5  Instrument for data collection                                  14

3.6  Method of data analysis                                   14

 

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0  Analysis of data                                               15

4.1  Results and analysis of data                              15

                           

1. The type of foods eaten by the pregnant women  15

4.2  The knowledge of nutrition by pregnant women

in Ejezie-Izuogu                                              16

4.3  Food forbidden in pregnancy                             16

4.4  The food which pregnant women do not eat               17

 

 

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0  Discussion on findings                                      19

5.1  Conclusion and recommendations                      23

Conclusion                                                      23

5.2  Recommendations                                           24

References                                                      26

Appendix                                                               28

Questionnaires                                                29

 

CHAPTER ONE

1.0  INTRODUCTION

       Belief, according to concise English Dictionary, is an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

       Misconception is said to be a false or mistaken view or opinion. Misconceptions have been causing great harm to women’s health, especially the reproductive health, among various societies in the developing centuries. These misconceptions had been harming the cause of women’s health in the developed world even few decades ago (Carma Wadley, 2011).

 

       While these misconceptions are largely done away within the developed world, the under-developed and developing world is still suffering widely due to all those misconceptions. The misconceptions of some foods having a negative effect on the mother and foetus has got stronger sheet anchor in the developing world due to traditional superstitions, illiteracy, poverty, lack of adequate and proper information along with traditional cultural belief. A balanced, nutritious diet is an important aspect of a healthy pregnancy. Eating a healthy diet, balancing carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, usually ensures goods nutrition (Wikipedia). Those whose diets are affected by health issues, religious requirements, or ethical beliefs may choose to consult a health professional for specific advice.

       Misconceptions and ignorance around nutrition in pregnancy still persists today especially in rural areas despite the prevalence of medical and other information. Myths, especially vary from culture to culture but beliefs are also reflected in the general level of education available if women have particularly limited access to information, and instead belief old wives tales’ or religious dogma, there is then a higher likelihood of them blaming themselves and each other for bad pregnancy outcomes.

 

1.1  STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

       Nutritional problem is one of the problems facing developing (rural) communities like Ejezie-Izuogu. People do not eat every available food, despite the best of advice. The pregnant women deprive themselves of some foods that are nutritious due to old notions about the effect of these foods on their developing baby in the womb.

       Hence, they starve in the midst of plenty because of certain food belief in addition to poverty, unavailability, and low priority accorded them in the family food distribution.

 

1.2  SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY  

       After the research, the old notions and beliefs about foods will be eliminated, and the people will understand that the foods contain some important nutrients that will keep them healthy.

       It will help the pregnant women to eat nourishing foods without having fear of any after effect.

 

1.3  OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

       This research work will be looking into the misconceptions in the belief and pattern of feeding among pregnant women in Ejezie-Izuogu autonomous community.

1. To find out the common foods that are peculiar to Ejezie-Izuogu community and some of their misconceptions of pregnant women.
2. To evaluate the health hazards associated with their beliefs on specific food nutrients.
3. To determine ways of combating misinformation and misconceptions of these foods.
4. To recommend appropriate solution to their bad food habits.

 

1.4  RESEARCH QUESTIONS  

       To investigate the misconceptions in the belief and pattern of feeding among pregnant women, here are some research questions.

1. What type of foods do the pregnant women of Ejezie-Izuogu eat?
2. Do the pregnant women of Ejezie-Izuogu have knowledge of nutrition?
3. Do they forbid any food for pregnant women in Ejezie-Izuogu?
4. What type of food is forbidden?

1.5  SCOPE OF STUDY

The study is one the misconceptions in the belief and pattern of feeding among pregnant women. The study will be focused on the pregnant women in Ejezie-Izuogu autonomous community.

1. House-wife
2. Civil servant
3. Low-income group
4. Traders

1.6  LIMITATIONS OF STUDY