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The Effects of Nutrition on the Health and Development of the Fetus in Pregnant Women Utami; Yolanda Lusia Sepang, Mareyke; Sri Aisyah Hidayati; Deddy S. Razak; Nelwetis
Miracle Journal Get Press Vol 1 No 4 (2024): November, 2024
Publisher : CV. Get Press Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/mgj.v1i4.84

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Proper nutrition during pregnancy plays a crucial role in supporting fetal development and maintaining the mother's health. However, there is still a knowledge gap among pregnant women, especially in rural and remote areas, regarding the importance of nutritional intake during pregnancy. This study is aimed at comprehensively analyzing the impact of maternal nutritional intake on maternal health and growth. Methods. The study involves 150 purposively selected pregnant women who visited Puskesmas, health clinics, or maternal and child hospitals in Padang City during the 6-month period of the study. The data collection technique is done by interviewing pregnant women using questionnaires related to demographics and diet. The collected data will be analysed using statistical methods, descriptive test to see the general description of the characteristics of pregnant women and their nutritional intake, and chi square test to analyse the relationship between nutritional intake and infant birth weight (LBW). Results. Most pregnant women had a moderate level of knowledge about nutrition (46.7%), but there were 40% who had low knowledge. There was a significant relationship between pregnant women's knowledge level about nutrition and nutrient intake and its impact on LBW. Conclusions. Pregnant women have a low knowledge level regarding nutrition, which in turn affects foetal health, growth, and quality of life. With these measures, it is hoped that the risk of pregnancy complications due to malnutrition can be minimised and the quality of maternal and infant health can be significantly improved.
Linear Regression Analysis between PM2.5 Exposure Levels and Low Birth Weight (LBW) Incidence at Regional General Hospitals in DKI Jakarta Sri Aisyah Hidayati
Miracle Journal Get Press Vol 2 No 3 (2025): August, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/mgj.v2i3.209

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Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of low birth weight (LBW), a condition contributing significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Jakarta, as a densely populated metropolitan area, frequently exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines, yet local evidence linking PM2.5 exposure to LBW remains limited. This study aims to examine the relationship between maternal exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy and the incidence of LBW in a public hospital setting in Jakarta. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 150 postpartum mothers at a Jakarta public hospital who met inclusion criteria. PM2.5 exposure levels were estimated based on residential location using satellite-calibrated air quality data, while maternal and neonatal data were retrieved from medical records. Data analysis included Pearson correlation, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression. A significant negative correlation was found between PM2.5 exposure and birth weight (r = -0.476; p < 0.01). Each 1 µg/m³ increase in PM2.5 was associated with a 18.45-gram decrease in birth weight (p < 0.001). In the multiple regression model, PM2.5 remained a significant predictor after adjusting for maternal age, nutritional status, and gestational age, accounting for 51.2% of the variance in birth weight (Adjusted R² = 0.496). Maternal exposure to PM2.5 is a significant risk factor for LBW. Strengthening air pollution control policies is essential to improve maternal and child health outcomes in urban settings like Jakarta.