Prevalence of Pica amongst Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic of a Tertiary Clinic in South-East, Nigeria.

Background: The eating of non-food substances during pregnancy is called pica. It is commonly practised by pregnant women worldwide, including in Nigeria, and has been reported to have a mixed impact on their health.

Aim: This study sought to determine the prevalence of pica amongst pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Anambra State, South East, Nigeria.