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Antenatal calcium intake in Malaysia.
Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy1, Hashimah Basri, Zaleha Md Isa
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Cheras, Malaysia.
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
|December 11, 2013
Summary
Malaysian antenatal women have inadequate daily calcium intake, averaging 834 mg, falling short of recommended levels even with supplements. Factors like age or income did not influence this insufficient calcium consumption.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Adequate calcium intake during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
- Calcium deficiency can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
- Understanding dietary calcium intake patterns in pregnant populations is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the adequacy of antenatal calcium intake among Malaysian women.
- To identify factors influencing calcium consumption during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 150 postnatal women in two Malaysian tertiary hospitals.
- Data collection included antenatal cards, hospital records, and dietary recall of milk and calcium supplement intake.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 19.0.
Main Results:
- Mean daily calcium intake was 834 ± 43 mg, with a median of 725 mg.
- Dietary calcium intake, excluding milk and supplements, was significantly lower at 478 ± 25 mg.
- Over a third (36.7%) of women consumed less than 600 mg of calcium daily.
- Maternal age, ethnicity, income, education, employment, and parity did not influence calcium intake adequacy.
Conclusions:
- Antenatal calcium intake in Malaysia is insufficient without supplementation.
- Dietary calcium sources alone do not meet the needs of pregnant women.
- Public health strategies should focus on improving calcium intake during pregnancy.
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