(ACCORDING TO QUESTIONNAIRE DATA)
L.A. Zhdanova, A.V. Shishova, I.E. Boboshko
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of
Higher Education "Ivanovo State Medical Academy"
of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation
153012,
Russia, Ivanovo, Sheremetevsky prospect, 8
ABSTRACT. The program of the
formation of a child's health is being founded before his birth, and sufficient
micronutrient provision both of the child's own diet and his mother's one
during pregnancy and during breastfeeding plays a significant role in this
process. The results of the survey of pregnant women (n=612), parents (n=80),
adolescents (n=100), and medical workers of children’s polyclinics (n=124) on
the problem of micronutrient deficiency and its impact on the formation of
children’s health are presented. The study revealed a high awareness of
pregnant women about the benefits of vitamins (87,5%) which determines their
commitment to micronutrient subsidies. However, this consciousness was
insufficient during breastfeeding (19%), which requires the activation of
sanitary and educational work with nursing mothers. Neither teenagers (54%) nor
their parents (60%) in most cases are focused on regular long-term
micronutrient subsidies, which explains the further rare intake of vitamin and
mineral complexes in adulthood, including at the stage of pregnancy planning.
It was noticed that pediatricians often show insufficient awareness of the
optimal use of vitamin and mineral complexes and that there is a shortage of
qualified information from specialists among the population. Considering
medical personnel is the most trusted source of information among people, it is
necessary to organize their additional training.
KEYWORDS: vitamins,
health formation, micronutrient deficiency, children, awareness.