Title of article :
Effects of Ramadan fasting on neonatal anthropometric measurements in the third trimester of pregnancy
Author/Authors :
Makvandi، Somayeh نويسنده Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , , Nematy، Mohsen نويسنده Department of Nutrition, Biochemistry of Nutrition, Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Cancer Research Centers, School of Medicine, Mashhad , , Karimi، Leila نويسنده Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Baghiatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
Issue Information :
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2013
Pages :
5
From page :
53
To page :
57
Abstract :
Introduction: Ramadan Fasting is prescribed by Holy Quran for every able-bodied, adult Muslim and is considered an essential practice for all Muslims including pregnant women. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Ramadan fasting on neonatal anthropometric measurements during the third trimester of pregnancy. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out on 300 delivering women in 2013. All participants were divided into fasting (n=150) and non-fasting (n=150) groups. Neonatal anthropometric measurements were compared in both groups. Data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test in SPSS Ver. 11.5 at a significant level of 5%. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in the birth weight (p=0.97), head circumference (p=0.09) and height (p=0.12) of the neonates. Also, the prevalence of LBW was similar in fasting and non-fasting groups (p=0.33). Conclusion: Ramadan fasting in the third trimester of pregnancy has no adverse effects on neonatal anthropometric measurements.
Journal title :
Journal of Fasting and Health
Serial Year :
2013
Journal title :
Journal of Fasting and Health
Record number :
1038732
Link To Document :
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