Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria: The belief and practice of mothers in the region.

Background: Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child.

Methods: This study using purposive sampling enrolled 149 women who had carried at least one pregnancy to term in Enugu south east Nigeria. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess association between avoidance of certain food in pregnancy and selected socio-demographic factors.