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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]

Ramadan fasting is a significant religious observance for Muslims worldwide. While exemptions exist for pregnant women, many choose to fast, raising questions about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the health implications. This study aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitudes, a...

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Main Authors: Muhamad Shabudin, Nur Syamira, Azlan, Saliha, Zulkifli, Nur Wahida, Nik Mustaffa Shapri, Nik Aisyah Najwa
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Published: Faculty of Pharmacy 2024
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Pharmaceutical industry
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spelling my.uitm.ir.1069282024-12-02T10:20:45Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/106928/ Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.] ijpnacs Muhamad Shabudin, Nur Syamira Azlan, Saliha Zulkifli, Nur Wahida Nik Mustaffa Shapri, Nik Aisyah Najwa Pharmaceutical industry Ramadan fasting is a significant religious observance for Muslims worldwide. While exemptions exist for pregnant women, many choose to fast, raising questions about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the health implications. This study aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Ramadan fasting among healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor. This cross-sectional study conducted from March to June 2024 in Selangor involved 300 healthy pregnant women by convenience sampling. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire via Google Forms, which collected data on demographics, medical and medication history, knowledge of Islamic fasting laws during pregnancy, attitudes towards fasting, common fasting practices, and adversities encountered during fasting. The study revealed an adequate understanding of Islamic law among both fasting and non-fasting groups, with no significant differences noted. Attitudes towards fasting were predominantly positive, though distinct differences emerged regarding beliefs about fasting's impact on foetal birth weight and concerns about weakness and fatigue. Despite these challenges, 64% of participants engaged in additional religious activities, demonstrating resilience and deep faith. While the majority of healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor are knowledgeable about the obligation of Ramadan fasting, many still have concerns about potential health impacts. The findings suggest that healthcare providers should offer tailored advice and support to pregnant women, ensuring they are well-informed about the obligations and potential risks associated with Ramadan fasting. This approach will help them make informed decisions while observing their religious duties. Faculty of Pharmacy 2024-10 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/106928/1/106928.pdf Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]. (2024) International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic Science (IJPNaCS) <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/International_Journal_of_Pharmaceutical,_Nutraceutical_and_Cosmetic_Science_=28IJPNaCS=29/>, 7 (Suppl1). pp. 18-33. ISSN 2682-8146 http://ijpncs.uitm.edu.my/index.php/en/ijpncs-journal
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topic Pharmaceutical industry
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Muhamad Shabudin, Nur Syamira
Azlan, Saliha
Zulkifli, Nur Wahida
Nik Mustaffa Shapri, Nik Aisyah Najwa
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]
description Ramadan fasting is a significant religious observance for Muslims worldwide. While exemptions exist for pregnant women, many choose to fast, raising questions about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the health implications. This study aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Ramadan fasting among healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor. This cross-sectional study conducted from March to June 2024 in Selangor involved 300 healthy pregnant women by convenience sampling. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire via Google Forms, which collected data on demographics, medical and medication history, knowledge of Islamic fasting laws during pregnancy, attitudes towards fasting, common fasting practices, and adversities encountered during fasting. The study revealed an adequate understanding of Islamic law among both fasting and non-fasting groups, with no significant differences noted. Attitudes towards fasting were predominantly positive, though distinct differences emerged regarding beliefs about fasting's impact on foetal birth weight and concerns about weakness and fatigue. Despite these challenges, 64% of participants engaged in additional religious activities, demonstrating resilience and deep faith. While the majority of healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor are knowledgeable about the obligation of Ramadan fasting, many still have concerns about potential health impacts. The findings suggest that healthcare providers should offer tailored advice and support to pregnant women, ensuring they are well-informed about the obligations and potential risks associated with Ramadan fasting. This approach will help them make informed decisions while observing their religious duties.
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author Muhamad Shabudin, Nur Syamira
Azlan, Saliha
Zulkifli, Nur Wahida
Nik Mustaffa Shapri, Nik Aisyah Najwa
author_facet Muhamad Shabudin, Nur Syamira
Azlan, Saliha
Zulkifli, Nur Wahida
Nik Mustaffa Shapri, Nik Aisyah Najwa
author_sort Muhamad Shabudin, Nur Syamira
title Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]
title_short Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]
title_full Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]
title_fullStr Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ramadan fasting in healthy Muslim pregnant women in Selangor / Nur Syamira Muhamad Shabudin ... [et al.]
title_sort knowledge, attitudes and practices of ramadan fasting in healthy muslim pregnant women in selangor / nur syamira muhamad shabudin ... [et al.]
publisher Faculty of Pharmacy
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url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/106928/1/106928.pdf
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