Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Prenatal Iron-folic Acid Supplementation among Pregnant Women and Health Staff in Rural Niger

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 749-750
Author(s):  
Cesaire Ouedraogo ◽  
Ryan Wessells ◽  
Nancy Keith ◽  
Ibrahim Bamba ◽  
Maimouna Doudou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid ◽  
Rural Niger ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Demand and supply factors of iron-folic acid supplementation and its association with anaemia in North Indian pregnant women

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e0210634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jithin Sam Varghese ◽  
Sumathi Swaminathan ◽  
Anura V. Kurpad ◽  
Tinku Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid

scholarly journals Adherence to Iron-Folate Supplementation and Associated Factors among Pastoralist’s Pregnant Women in Burji Districts, Segen Area People’s Zone, Southern Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negussie Boti ◽  
Tezera Bekele ◽  
Wanzahun Godana ◽  
Eskeziyaw Getahun ◽  
Feleke Gebremeskel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron And Folic Acid ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid

Background. Iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women is one of the most common public health problems in developing country particularly in Ethiopia. Iron/folic acid supplementation with optimal adherence is the main cost-effective strategy for prevention and control of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. However, level of adherence to iron/folic acid supplementation and its associated factors were not well identified in study area. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the level of adherence to iron/folic acid supplementation and associated factors among pregnant women in Burji Districts, southern Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 317 pregnant women in Burji Districts from March to April 2017 using interviewer administered questionnaires. Data were entered into Epi Info 3.5.1 and exported to SPSS version 20.0 for analysis. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with iron/folic acid supplementation. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and p-value <0.05 were used to declare statistical significance. Results. Among women participating in the study, 163(51.4%) were adherent to iron/folate acid supplementation. Factors significantly associated with adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation were maternal educational status (AOR: 2.47, 95% CI: 1.13-4.97), early registration for ANC (AOR: 2.49, 95% CI: 1.45 – 4.27), history of anemia during current pregnancy (AOR: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.09-3.72), and knowledge about iron and folic acid supplementation (AOR: 1.96, 95% CI: 1.02-3.76). Forgetfulness and fear of side effects were among the leading reasons of pregnant women for nonadherence to iron and folic acid supplementation. Conclusions. This study revealed that adherence to iron /folic acid supplementation was found to be 51.4%. Maternal educational status, early registration for ANC, history of anemia during current pregnancy, and knowledge about iron and folic acid supplementation were significant factors associated with adherence to iron/folic acid supplementation among pastoralist’s pregnant women. Therefore, anemia prevention strategy should include strengthening giving awareness, counseling, strengthening community health education, and participation in health programs which are necessary to improve the uptake of iron/folic acid supplements.

scholarly journals Adherence rate to iron folic acid supplementation among pregnant women

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondwossen Niguse
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid

AbstractIntroductionGlobally 41.8% of pregnant women are anemic with the highest proportion affected in developing countries. Nationally, only 0.4% of the pregnant women take Iron supplements more than 90 days of the recommended 180 days. In Oromiya region 75.3% of pregnant women do not take any iron tablets or syrup during their last pregnancy, while 10.8% take for less than 60 days, 0.4% took for 60-89 days and only 0.3% took for 90 days or more.ObjectiveTo assess the adherence rate to iron and folic acid supplements among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Asella Town, south east EthiopiaMethod and materialsInstitution based cross-sectional quantitative study design was conducted in Asella town from September 2015 to June 2016. A purposive sampling technique used to select the health institution. There are six health institutions selected for this study. The sample size 317 was selected with systematic random sampling method. Ten percent of pre-test was conducted in one institution which is not included in data collection. Data were collected using structured pre-tested questionnaire. Before data collection verbal consent was obtained. The collected data were analyzed using Epi-data and SPSS version 22.00 packages.ResultThe study revealed that Out of 317 pregnant women 296 (93%) responded to the questioner. The study revealed that 177 (59.8%) of pregnant mothers in the town adhered to the iron/folic acid supplement.Conclusion and recommendationAdherence of iron/folic acid supplementation found in this study is very low. Consequently, maternal education, adequate supplement supply to the health facility, early starting antenatal visit, and health education on duration of supplementation

scholarly journals The effect of early antenatal booking on adherence to Iron/folic acid supplementation among antenatal care attendees in Libo kemkem district, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tewachew Muche liyeh ◽  
Yitayal Ayalew Goshu ◽  
Amare Simegn Ayele ◽  
Yibeltal Abebe
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Medical Advice ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron And Folic Acid ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid

Abstract Background Iron and folic acid supplementation is the feasible and cost effective strategy to control and prevent anemia in pregnancy. Pregnant women are vulnerable for iron deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient requirement during pregnancy. In Ethiopia, the national data suggests that from all pregnant women supplemented with these tablets, only 5.1% consumed more than 90 tablets during their pregnancy time. The factors for this low adherence are not clearly known. Objective: To assess factors associated with adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal care service in Libo Kemkem district, Ethiopia 2017. Method: Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted using quantitative methods on 406 pregnant women attending antenatal care at Libo Kemkem district public health institutions. Systematic random sampling method was used. An interview with pre tested semi structured questionnaire was carried out. The collected data was entered in Epi data 4.1 and analyzed with SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model were used. Odds ratio with 95% interval was computed and P- value <0.05% considered as level of significance. Result: About 406 respondents were included in the study. The adherence rate of iron-folic acid supplementation was 49.3% (95% CI= 44.3%-54.2%). Factors significantly associated with adherence to iron-folic acid utilization were urban residence (AOR =4.8, 95% CI=1.82-12.79), women aged 21-30 (AOR = 4.3, 95% CI=1.60-11.42) ,women aged 31-40 (AOR =4.2, 95% CI=1.33-13.41),early ANC booking (AOR =4.1, 95% CI=1.80-9.30) and getting medical advice (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.04 – 6.16). Fear of side effects, forgetfulness and too many pills were the major reasons for missing the doses of tablets. Conclusion: adherence rate of iron and folic acid supplementation was low. Residence, maternal age, early ANC booking and getting medical advice were significantly associated with adherence to iron and folic acid. Key Words: Iron-folic acid, pregnant women and adherence

scholarly journals Effect of routine iron–folic acid supplementation among rural pregnant women living in low- and high-groundwater-iron areas in Bangladesh – CORRIGENDUM

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (18) ◽  
pp. 3486-3488
Author(s):  
Faruk Ahmed ◽  
Moududur Rahman Khan ◽  
Ireen Akhtar Chowdhury ◽  
Rubhana Raqib ◽  
Anjan Kumar Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid

scholarly journals Adherence partners are an acceptable behaviour change strategy to support calcium and iron-folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Ethiopia and Kenya

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. e12331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Martin ◽  
Moshood O. Omotayo ◽  
Gina M. Chapleau ◽  
Rebecca J. Stoltzfus ◽  
Zewdie Birhanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Change Strategy ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Iron Folic Acid
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