Food security during pregnancy
A qualitative content analysis study in Iran
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15536685 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maryam Bagheri (0000-0002-7821-8937, Tarbiat Modares University), Minoor Lamyian (0000-0001-7033-5605, Tarbiat Modares University, corresponding author), Jila Sadighi (0000-0002-5300-2574, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, corresponding author), Fazlollah Ahmadi (0000-0002-1961-7735, Tarbiat Modares University), Fatemeh Mohammadi‐nasrabadi (0000-0001-5861-6420, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | e13725-e13725 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-23 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Maternal and Child Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1740-8695 • E-ISSN: 1740-8709 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/mcn.13725 |
| PMID | 39311043 |
| OpenAlex | W4402728218 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 9 |
Food security during pregnancy is crucial for safeguarding the health of expectant mothers and optimizing prenatal outcomes. Food insecurity can manifest in varying degrees, ranging from moderate disruptions to the quality and diversity of diet to severe cases that disrupt dietary patterns and reduce overall food intake. Limited information exists regarding food security among pregnant women in Iran. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to investigate food security during pregnancy from the perspectives of pregnant women (n = 17) and experts in food security (n = 6). Data were collected through purposeful sampling and 23 semi-structured interviews. The data analysis process occurred concurrently with data collection, employing a conventional content analysis approach. The findings underwent rigorous evaluation based on credibility, confirmability, dependability, transferability and authenticity. The results revealed that access to quality foods in pregnancy depends on the sustainability of food resources, economic access to food, the family's food budget, pregnant women's utilization of food due to pregnancy conditions, their nutritional literacy and cultural practices. Pregnant women employ various strategies to cope with food insecurity and require social and governmental support to manage it effectively. Therefore, it is suggested that health care authorities initially assess the level of food security among pregnant women and subsequently, through equitable food distribution, reform culture and increase food literacy, providing practical and informative educational programmes, and structured support, improve their food security
Environmental health · Food security · Obstetrics · Pregnancy · Agricultural risk and resilience · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Medicine
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| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |