Compliance to iron folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal clinic in Wondo district: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Pregnant women are at high risk for iron deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient requirements during pregnancy. Despite high coverage of iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS), low compliance is reported. The study aimed to assess compliance with IFAS and its associated factors among antenatal care (ANC) attendees in Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 pregnant women. Pregnant women were selected through systematic random sampling. Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data through face to face interview. Data were entered into Epi-info and exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences for analysis. The variables with p-value < 0.25 in the bivariable analysis were entered into the multivariable lo

SUBMITTER: Lencha B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576767 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature