Abstract
Pregnant women must maintain or acquire healthy habits during pregnancy to protect both their own health and their child’s. Such habits include an adequate eating pattern along with good adherence to the intake of certain supplements, practice of moderate physical activity and avoiding the consumption of toxic products such as tobacco and alcohol. The objective of this study is to assess the interrelation between such habits and their association with sociodemographic variables. To such end, a cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of pregnant women who attended the scheduled morphology echography consultation at the 20th gestational week in their reference public hospital in the city of Seville (Spain). Results: Younger pregnant women and with lower educational levels are the ones that present the worst eating habits and the highest smoking rate. Pregnant women with lower educational levels are the least active. Non-smoking pregnant women present better eating habits than those who smoke. Pregnant women with lower educational levels are those who accumulate more unhealthy habits during pregnancy. This should be taken into account when planning the health care provided to pregnant women and in public health intersectoral policies.
Highlights
Relationship between Eating Habits, Physical Activity and Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Pregnant Women: Sociodemographic Inequalities
Such habits include a balanced diet with supplementation by certain nutrients, regular practice of moderate physical activity according to the pregnant woman’s previous physical state, and ceasing the use of alcohol, tobacco or other toxic substances [1]
As the interaction between different lifestyle components of pregnant women has been scarcely investigated, our study aims to analyze the interrelation between eating habits, physical activity, and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy; and, on the other hand, to establish the sociodemographic factors most associated with healthier lifestyles in a cohort of pregnant women in the middle of their gestational period, in order to guide the development of strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles during pregnancy
Summary
Relationship between Eating Habits, Physical Activity and Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Pregnant Women: Sociodemographic Inequalities. Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Abstract: Pregnant women must maintain or acquire healthy habits during pregnancy to protect both their own health and their child’s Such habits include an adequate eating pattern along with good adherence to the intake of certain supplements, practice of moderate physical activity and avoiding the consumption of toxic products such as tobacco and alcohol. Introduction with regard to jurisdictional claims in Pregnancy is a crucial stage in which the pregnant woman must adopt healthy lifestyles so that progression of her pregnancy proves to be adequate, as well as development of the fetus Such habits include a balanced diet with supplementation by certain nutrients, regular practice of moderate physical activity according to the pregnant woman’s previous physical state, and ceasing the use of alcohol, tobacco or other toxic substances [1]. Among the healthy habits during pregnancy with the greatest impact on the dyad of the mother-fetus, a balanced diet with the inclusion of essential nutrients is determinant [1]
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