A qualitative study to explore dietary knowledge, beliefs, and practices among pregnant women in a rural health zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo

• Main Authors: Benito Kazenza Maykondo (Author), Christiane Horwood (Author), Lyn Haskins (Author), Sphindile Mapumulo (Author), Mala Ali Mapatano (Author), Branly Mbunga Kilola (Author), Marc Bosonkie Mokanisa (Author), Anne Hatloy (Author), Vaughn M. John (Author), Paulin Mutombo Beya Wa Bitadi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A nutritious and healthy diet during pregnancy is essential for the health of both mother and baby. Inadequate dietary intake during pregnancy contributes to maternal malnutrition and can have lifelong effects on the health of the child. Maternal malnutrition is common in many lo...