Assessment of Iron–Folate Adherence and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Public Health Facilities of Durame Town, Southern Ethiopia

Introduction Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a significant public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization recommended a daily oral dose of iron and folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy. Poor adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation...

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Published in:SAGE open nursing 2023-01, Vol.9, p.23779608231189964
Main Authors: Abeje, Seblework, Yosef, Yirgalem, Fikadu, Yohannes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia
Health facilities
Iron
Perinatal Nursing and Midwifery
Pregnancy
Public health
Regression analysis
Vitamin B
Vitamin deficiency
Womens health
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Summary:Introduction Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a significant public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization recommended a daily oral dose of iron and folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy. Poor adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation arises in pregnant women associated with serious adverse health outcomes. Objective This study aimed to assess iron–folate adherence and associated factors among pregnant women in public health facilities of Durame town, Southern Ethiopia, in 2022. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1–30, 2022. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to interview a total sample size of 317 participants. Logistic regression analysis was computed, and variables with a p-value of less than 0.25 in the bivariate logistic regression analysis were selected for multivariable logistic regression analysis. Finally, significance was declared at p 
ISSN:2377-9608
2377-9608
DOI:10.1177/23779608231189964