Analysis of Sociodemographic Factors, Dietary Patterns, ANC With Primigravida Nutritional Status in Centru Saúde Comunitaria Comoro, Municipio Dili Year 2025

Authors

  • Suzi Bernardina Faria Marcal UNPAZ
  • Levi Anatolia Soares Maia Exposto UNPAZ
  • Intje Picauly UNPAZ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3007/q2vjaf65

Keywords:

Income, Nutritional Status of Primigravida

Abstract

This research aim to explores factors associated with the nutritional status of primigravida. Utilizing a quantitative analytical method with a cross-sectional approach, the study sampled 94 primigravida pregnant women. Data analysis was conducted using chi-square tests with SPSS 22.0.

The main findings indicate that income and diet significantly influence the nutritional status of primigravida pregnant women (p-value 0.000), while health service (ANC) factors do not directly influence nutritional status. These statement provide evidence thriug primigravida mothers, were malnourished. Family income and diet strongly influence nutritional status, Frequency of ANC visits did not significantly affect nutritional status. As an recommedation the Ministry of Health of Timor-Leste to improve family-based nutrition interventions, integrated national nutrition education, economic-nutrition integration in ANC programs, and monitoring and evaluation of the nutritional status of pregnant women

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Published

2026-02-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 01 (2026): Public Health

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Faria Marcal, S. B. ., Exposto, L. A. S. M. ., & Picauly, I. . (2026). Analysis of Sociodemographic Factors, Dietary Patterns, ANC With Primigravida Nutritional Status in Centru Saúde Comunitaria Comoro, Municipio Dili Year 2025. International Scientific Journal of UNPAZ Timor-Leste, 1(01), 508-513. https://doi.org/10.3007/q2vjaf65