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

Iron-folate adherence in Durame public health facilities was better compared to other studies even if it was not high enough to prevent anemia and folate deficiency. Women who had not had anemia in their current pregnancy and women who had not heard about the disease anemia were significantly associated with adherence to iron-folate. Thus, healthcare providers should provide health education on the enhancement of adherence to iron-folate utilization and the means how to prevent iron-folate deficiency during their clients' pregnancy.