Research Article

Maternal Nutrition Education Provided by Midwives: A Qualitative Study in an Antenatal Clinic, Uganda

Table 2

Nutrition education needs of the midwives in the antenatal clinic.

CodesSubcategoryTheme/category

How ferrous worksInformation needsMaternal nutrition education needs
Nutrition in pregnancy information
Guidance through the MOH nutritional guidelines
Information on diet during pregnancy
Information on deworming and nutrition
Information on nutrient conserving food preparation methods
Information on nutritional disorders in pregnancy
Lack of videos and television screenResource needs
Actual foods for demonstration
Inadequate time
A large attendance of women at the clinic
Lack of supply of relevant materials