Abstract: Migratory communities are known for maintaining their traditional cultural believes and practices. Some of the notable cultures involving the control of dieting of pregnant mothers are believed to have benefits to the mothers. However, dietary restrictions not backed by science predispose mothers and child to nutritional deficiencies which are likely to be associated with the high statistics of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Little is documented on the social-cultural practices affecting dietary intake of pregnant mothers from the Maasai Community in Kenya. This study sought to assess the socio-cultural practices affecting dietary intake of pregnant women of Maasai community in Narok County. The study was conducted in Ewaso Ng'iro Health centre, at Maji-Moto Naroosura ward in Narok County, Kenya. The study participants were women who tested positive for pregnancy and documented in maternal child health card, and were enrolled at antenatal clinic at Ewaso Ng'iro Health centre.The study......
Keywords: Dietary Intake, Socio-Cultural Practices, Pregnant, Migratory Communities
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