Eastern Michigan University
Current perceptions regarding the importance and safety of fish consumption and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation among pregnant women
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>Background: Previous studies suggest many pregnant women are under-consuming fatty fish and are deficient in omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids.</p> <p>Background: Previous studies suggest many pregnant women are under-consuming fatty fish and are deficient in omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids.</p> <p>Methods: A 10-question survey distributed to expectant mothers via an online survey and via paper form through 3 obstetric clinics over a 2-month period.</p> <p>Results: Of the 104 participants, 82% consumed less than 2-3 servings of fish per week, and at least 30% were confused about mercury content. Over 60% of doctors did not provide recommendations regarding ω-3 intake. One-third of participants neither consumed the recommended amount of fish nor took an ω-3 supplement. Nearly 98% took an ω-3 supplement when advised by a doctor.</p> <p>Conclusion: Knowledge regarding the safety and importance of fish consumption and/or ω- 3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy is inconsistent. Improved informational standards may be warranted.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Science (MS)
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Open Access Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Health Sciences
- Year dc:date.available
- 2010
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Ess, Jessica L
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Judi Brooks, PhD, RD, Chair
- Rubina Haque, PhD, RD
- Kyunghee Choi, MS, RD
Subjects
dc:subject × 2Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://commons.emich.edu/theses/273
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1272