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article · Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research

Anthropometric measurements as predictors of nutritional status in black South African women during pregnancy

20241 citationOpen accessUniversity of the Free State

Abstract

Surrogate anthropometric measurements offer a simple solution for assessing nutritional status in pregnant women. MUAC was the most accurate method for identifying overweight and obesity. Furthermore, maternal HIV status did not affect the anthropometric measurements.

Research topics

  • Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • HIV-related health complications and treatments
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

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DOI: 10.1111/jog.16184

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