Iron and folic acid supplementation compliance during pregnancy and its effect on post-pregnancy anaemia among reproductive-age women in East Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the government's effort to reduce the prevalence of anaemia among reproductive-age women globally, it continues as a significant public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation is a widely used intervention to prevent anaemia, but compliance remains a major challenge. There is a lack of literature examining IFA supplementation compliance during pregnancy and its impact on preventing and controlling anaemia during post-pregnancy in the East Africa region.

Objective

This study aims to investigate compliance with IFA supplementation during pregnancy and its impact on post-pregnancy anaemia among reproductive-age women in East Africa.

Design

This study was designed as a cross-sectional survey.

SUBMITTER: Engidaw MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811972 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature