Validation of the FIGO Nutrition Checklist in Pregnant Women

Medical University of Lublin120 enrolled

Overview

The aims of this study were to verify the test-retest reproducibility of FIGO Nutrition Checklist as well as evaluate dietary habits of pregnant women in the third trimester.

The FIGO Nutrition Checklist was developed to evaluate nutrient intake in both the preconception and gestational periods. It allows to identify inadequate diets as well as provides feedback to women on their dietary habits. The questionnaire is available in several lenguages including polish. The checklist employs a binary response format-"Yes" or "No." Negative responses may indicate potential nutritional deficits requiring further evaluation.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Conditions

Pregnancy Nutrition

Interventions

The FIGO Nutrition ChecklistDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

patient fulfilled the questionnaire twice. period of time 2-3 days

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * gestational age was 35 weeks ± 3 days. Exclusion Criteria: * terminal disease of the baby * diabetes * severe hypertension * IUGR

Locations (1)

Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Puławach

Puławy, Poland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

test-retest reproducibility

In most questions of the polish version of FIGO Nutrition Checklist the test-retest reproducibility was very good or excellent. Number patients who changed answers between the first and the second asssesment varied from 0 to 12.5%. The minimum-0% and maximum values-100%. The differences were not statistically significant (McNemar's test)

Time frame: 2 to 3 days between fulfillment of the questionnaire

Secondary Outcomes

An analysis of dietary habits was conducted using the FIGO Nutrition Checklist.

The dietary habits of the pregnant participants were analyzed using the FIGO Nutrition Checklist, with a focus on the consumption of specific food groups. The questionnaire comprises four sections: dietary requirements, anthropometric measurements (including body weight and height), and six questions assessing diet quality. The final section evaluates folic acid supplementation, sunlight exposure, and indicators of anemia among respondents. The checklist uses a binary response format ("Yes" or "No"), where negative responses may indicate potential nutritional deficiencies that warrant further assessment.

Time frame: 2-3 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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