豪登省茨瓦内区育龄妇女食土癖与健康相关经历的探索性定性研究
Health-Related Experiences of Geophagia Among Women of Reproductive Age in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province: An Exploratory Qualitative Study.
作者信息
Malebatja Mohora Feida, Randa Moreoagae Bertha, Mokgatle Mpata Mathildah, Oguntibeju Oluwafemi Omoniyi
机构信息
Department of Public Health, School of Healthcare Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa.
Phytomedicine and Phytochemistry Group, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University, Bellville 3575, South Africa.
出版信息
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Oct 21;12(20):2090. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12202090.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Women of reproductive age are reported to be the largest population that practises geophagia. The short-term and long-term health related conditions originating from the practise of geophagia are often not understood by geophagic women of reproductive age. This study has explored the health-related experiences of geophagia among women of reproductive age of Tshwane District, Gauteng Province.
METHODS
This was a qualitative study design following inductive thematic content analysis. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data using an interview guide and audio record. Data collection took place in 2023.
RESULTS
Mental health disorders, pregnancy complications, appendicitis, cancers, breathing complications, fatigue, premature deaths, worms, piles, and nutrients deficiencies were reported as some of the health-related challenges and diseases experienced by women of reproductive age of Tshwane District, Gauteng Province resulting from the practise of geophagia.
CONCLUSIONS
The practise of geophagia was associated with various negative health outcomes. The reproductive health statuses of women of reproductive age were negatively impacted by the practise of geophagia affecting maternal and childhood mortalities and morbidities.
背景/目的：据报道，育龄妇女是食土人数最多的群体。育龄食土妇女往往不了解因食土行为而产生的短期和长期健康相关状况。本研究探讨了豪登省茨瓦内区育龄妇女食土与健康相关的经历。
方法
这是一项采用归纳主题内容分析的定性研究设计。使用访谈指南和录音，通过深度访谈和焦点小组讨论收集数据。数据收集于2023年进行。
结果
据报告，豪登省茨瓦内区育龄妇女因食土行为而面临一些与健康相关的挑战和疾病，包括心理健康障碍、妊娠并发症、阑尾炎、癌症、呼吸并发症、疲劳、过早死亡、寄生虫、痔疮和营养缺乏。
结论
食土行为与各种负面健康结果相关。食土行为对育龄妇女的生殖健康状况产生了负面影响，影响了孕产妇和儿童的死亡率及发病率。
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