Determinants of compliance to iron folate supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal care in public health facilities of South West Ethiopia: A case-control study.
Lensa ShumiAbdi Geda GedefaKebebe BidiraPublished in: Health science reports (2024)
Maternal knowledge about IFAS, counseling about IFAS, occupation, and history of anaemia were found to be significantly associated factors with compliance with iron folate supplementation during pregnancy. This implies that adherence to IFAS can be improved through improving maternal knowledge about importance of IFAS, quality counseling services and strengthening an overall ANC follow-up services.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- public health
- iron deficiency
- birth weight
- primary care
- pregnant women
- pregnancy outcomes
- smoking cessation
- quality improvement
- affordable care act
- hiv testing
- palliative care
- preterm birth
- body mass index
- type diabetes
- pain management
- weight gain
- men who have sex with men
- skeletal muscle
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- global health
- hiv infected