Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Praktek Gizi pada Ibu Hamil di Desa Cikeas Kecamatan Sukaraja Bogor

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the correlations between knowledge, attitude, and nutritional practice of pregnant women at Cikeas Village Sukaraja Bogor. The design of the research was a cross sectional study. Total sample was 40 respondents selected by purposive sampling. Primary data consisted of pregnant women characteristics, knowledge, attitude, nutrition practice, and iron intake. The results showed that there were significant correlations between education level and nutritional knowledge (r=0.457, p<0.01), nutritional knowledge and nutritional attitude (r= r=0.410, p<0.01). This research showed inadequate intake of energy, protein, and iron intake from food among pregnant women. There was no significant correlation between nutritional knowledge and nutritional attitude with iron adequate level from food and iron suplement.