The Relationship between Iodine Nutrition, Thyroid Function and Obstetrical Outcomes for Jordanian Pregnant Women

摘要

Iodine deficiency causes many health problems to pregnant women and their newborns. Knowledge about the impact of Iodine deficiency can improve health-related practices, such as seeking dietary and exogenous supplements to improve iodine levels. This study evaluates the knowledge level of pregnant women concerning the significance of the intake of iodine-supported salt and iodine-rich diets during pregnancy. It also investigates the impact of this knowledge on certain dietary habits and the effects of iodine deficiency on several maternal and child complications. It explores the impact of iodine deficiency on the health condition of mothers and their newborns. Among the 500 women surveyed in this study, the majority were young (aged45) and had previous pregnancies and at least one abortion. This study found that women had limited knowledge and poor dietary supplements of iodine relevant to a relatively high prevalence of abortion and anemia. Iodine deficiency is associated with several health conditions, such as infertility, fetal deaths, post-partum hemorrhage, and learning difficulties in the children to be born. This study suggests developing national policies and programs to improve people’s awareness regarding iodine-related health conditions.