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- Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Pregnancy and Post-Partum Care among Rural and Tribal Women
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1 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, IN
1 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, IN
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FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 2, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 10-16Abstract
One neglected area of research is the role of traditional beliefs in pregnant and post-partum practices in women reproductive care which is addressed through this study. Seventy five pregnant and seventy five post-partum women from five villages of Madukkarai block in Coimbatore were randomly selected for this study. Data collection was done by interview schedule method using a pre tested questionnaire. The results revealed their ethnic traditional knowledge treasure which they possessed. In spite of their traditional knowledge 50 percent and 57.14 percent of women were not aware of the scientific role and importance of iron and folic acid during pregnancy and about regular vaccines respectively. Around 66.67 percent of women feed the babies as long as it needs and 35.71 percent were not aware of the impact of not breast feeding the baby. Their daily nutritional requirements do not seem to meet their RDA due to lack of awareness or due to unavailability of affordable foods to meet their nutritional needs especially fruits and milk. Identifying the factors associated with traditional pregnant and postpartum practices is critical to develop better targeting health education programs.Keywords
Attitude, Knowledge, Nutrition, Practices, Pregnancy, Post-Partum Care.References
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- Estimation of Micronutrients in Vitex negundo L. (Karunochi) Leaves
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N. Tharani devi
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P. R. Janci Rani
1,
H. Theivaprakasham
1,
Subramanian Arumugam
1,
R. M. Vignesh Nachiappan
1
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1 Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112, IN
1 Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112, IN
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FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 3, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 13-17Abstract
The genus Vitex includes many species from tropical and also from temperate areas. Among these species, Vitex negundo possess analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antihistamine and anti-asthmatic properties. In the present study, analysis of crude fiber and estimation of certain minerals like calcium, iron, vitamin C and phosphorous were carried out on tender, mature and dry leaves of Vitex negundo (Karunochi). The results of the nutrient estimation indicates that dry leaves of Vitex negundo is an excellent source of calcium (15.214g), phosphorous (1.870 g), iron (16.48 mg), vitamin C (21.4 mg) and fiber (14.6 gm) when compared to tender and mature leaves.Keywords
Calcium, Iron, Karunochi, Nirgundi, Phosphorous, Vitex negundo.References
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