Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development | 2019

Healthy Life Pattern Behind Related To the Movement ProgramFirst 1000 Days of Life in Gowa Regency of South Sulawesi Province

 
 
 

Abstract


This study aims to analyse in depth the healthy lifestyle of pregnant women related to the movement of the first 1000 days of life In Gowa Regency of South Sulawesi Province. The method used in this work is qualitative method with phenomenology design. Determination of informants was done using purposive sampling method and 17 informants were obtained. Data were collected through in-depth interview and observation. Data analysis was done using content analysis and presented in narrative form. The results showed that the frequency of feeding that the mother applied during pregnancy varies, ranging from 5 times to only 1 time per day. Several types of dietary restrictions according to informants are pineapple, mango, squid, shrimp, crab, and moringa leaves. Physical activity carried out such as washing, sweeping and other household chores. Meanwhile, the form of personal hygiene during pregnancy is showering, shampooing, and brushing teeth. Informants stated that they had health information from books and maternity class. Informants stated that they have used ANC services supported by the role of health workers in providing service fulfilment strategies. In addition, the informant was assisted by midwives and doctors during labor period. There some informants continued to have neonatal and low baby weight (LBW) neonatal deaths despite receiving the ANC services. Therefore, one of the obstacles to the movement s first 1000 days of life is the practise of healthy lifestyle of mother during pregnancy.

Volume 10
Pages 1284-1288
DOI 10.5958/0976-5506.2019.00889.1
Language English
Journal Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development

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