What factors influence nutrition-related information-seeking behaviour among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
Cross-sectional study shows low nutrition-related information-seeking among pregnant women, highlighting education and literacy as key influencing factors.
Key Points
Only 42.6% of pregnant women in Bahir Dar City actively sought nutrition-related information.
Factors like lower education, income, and nutrition information literacy significantly impact information-seeking behaviour.
The study used structured questionnaires and qualitative interviews to gather data from 406 pregnant women.
Improving education and awareness is essential for enhancing nutrition information-seeking among pregnant mothers, particularly from rural areas.