Undernutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Gupta, C. and Khedkar, R. and Negi, K. and Singh, K. (2022) Undernutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Food Research (Malaysia), 6. pp. 477-484. ISSN 2550-2166

Undernutrition was one of the most widespread public health problems that affected both developed and developing countries. In India, it was one of the factors which lead to unacceptably high morbidity and mortality among women. However, little was documented on undernutrition among lactating women, particularly in the urban community. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and its related factors among lactating mothers in the urban areas of the Dehradun region, Uttarakhand, India. A structured, pre-tested, and validated questionnaire was used to capture the socio- demographic information including the economical and medical conditions of 150 lactating women in Dehradun, India. Pearson correlation coefficient and association of various factors determined that 31.33% of women were in the age bracket of 20-25 years and the low-income group (72%). The prevalence of underweight was 7.33%, and the mean and standard deviation of the body mass index of mothers were 20.59±2.96 and 21.70±3.18 for sedentary and moderate workers respectively. There were significant correlations found between BMI, energy, carbohydrates, and fat intake (p<0.05). A multivariate regression model was used to associate the nutritional status of the participant’s income group, education, type of work, age of mothers, and frequency of meals. Based on the results, intervention programs for dietary correction and the effect of nutrition on the body were emphasized to lactating mothers for better health and nutritional outcomes.

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Abstract

Undernutrition was one of the most widespread public health problems that affected both developed and developing countries. In India, it was one of the factors which lead to unacceptably high morbidity and mortality among women. However, little was documented on undernutrition among lactating women, particularly in the urban community. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and its related factors among lactating mothers in the urban areas of the Dehradun region, Uttarakhand, India. A structured, pre-tested, and validated questionnaire was used to capture the socio- demographic information including the economical and medical conditions of 150 lactating women in Dehradun, India. Pearson correlation coefficient and association of various factors determined that 31.33% of women were in the age bracket of 20-25 years and the low-income group (72%). The prevalence of underweight was 7.33%, and the mean and standard deviation of the body mass index of mothers were 20.59±2.96 and 21.70±3.18 for sedentary and moderate workers respectively. There were significant correlations found between BMI, energy, carbohydrates, and fat intake (p<0.05). A multivariate regression model was used to associate the nutritional status of the participant’s income group, education, type of work, age of mothers, and frequency of meals. Based on the results, intervention programs for dietary correction and the effect of nutrition on the body were emphasized to lactating mothers for better health and nutritional outcomes.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	carbohydrates
AGROVOC Term:	undernutrition
AGROVOC Term:	body mass index
AGROVOC Term:	fats
AGROVOC Term:	income
AGROVOC Term:	education
AGROVOC Term:	morbidity
AGROVOC Term:	mortality
Geographical Term:	India
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	19 Feb 2026 06:52
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2026 06:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3431

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