Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022
Introduction: Adhering to the daily intake of folic acid-iron during pregnancy reduces maternal complications such as premature birth, low birth weight and fetal defects. It seems necessary to identify factors related to iron/ folic acid adherence. This study was conducted with aim to determine the...
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| description | Introduction: Adhering to the daily intake of folic acid-iron during pregnancy reduces maternal complications such as premature birth, low birth weight and fetal defects. It seems necessary to identify factors related to iron/ folic acid adherence. This study was conducted with aim to determine the adherence to iron- folic acid supplementation and its related factors among pregnant women.Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2022 on 178 pregnant women in Mazandaran province/ Iran. Data were collected via questionnaires (Demographic, self-report adherence, Morisky questionnaire and Iron/ folic acid knowledge). Analysis was done using SPSS software (version 21) and chi-square test and logistic regression analysis. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Nearly 70% of pregnant women adhered to iron-folic acid intake. The most observed side effects were gastrointestinal complications, and the most common reason for non-adherence to use was forgetfulness. Age over 30 years old (OR=2.49; p=0.027), prenatal care more than 4 times (OR=2.33; p=0.042), and the absence of drug side effects (OR=2.42; p=0.033) increased the chances of adhering to iron-folic acid. The chance of adhering decreased in working mothers (OR=0.33; p=0.025).Conclusion: In this study, adherence to iron and folic acid intake in pregnant women was high. Regular prenatal care and appropriate consultation will improve adherence to iron/folic acid intake in pregnant women. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3a3da9e97e2d4e2f9bd6171855e5831f2023-06-26T04:29:05ZfasMashhad University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān1680-29932008-23632023-04-01262344510.22038/ijogi.2023.2235622356Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022Pegah Salehi0Mojgan Firouzbakht1Pharmacy Graduate, Amol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran.Assistant Professor of Reproductive Health, Department of Midwifery, Comprehensive Health Resaerch, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran.Introduction: Adhering to the daily intake of folic acid-iron during pregnancy reduces maternal complications such as premature birth, low birth weight and fetal defects. It seems necessary to identify factors related to iron/ folic acid adherence. This study was conducted with aim to determine the adherence to iron- folic acid supplementation and its related factors among pregnant women.Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2022 on 178 pregnant women in Mazandaran province/ Iran. Data were collected via questionnaires (Demographic, self-report adherence, Morisky questionnaire and Iron/ folic acid knowledge). Analysis was done using SPSS software (version 21) and chi-square test and logistic regression analysis. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Nearly 70% of pregnant women adhered to iron-folic acid intake. The most observed side effects were gastrointestinal complications, and the most common reason for non-adherence to use was forgetfulness. Age over 30 years old (OR=2.49; p=0.027), prenatal care more than 4 times (OR=2.33; p=0.042), and the absence of drug side effects (OR=2.42; p=0.033) increased the chances of adhering to iron-folic acid. The chance of adhering decreased in working mothers (OR=0.33; p=0.025).Conclusion: In this study, adherence to iron and folic acid intake in pregnant women was high. Regular prenatal care and appropriate consultation will improve adherence to iron/folic acid intake in pregnant women.https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_22356_16c6e158379ce591bb6b4a7cfce6f328.pdfadherencefolic acidiranironpregnancy |
| spellingShingle | Pegah Salehi Mojgan Firouzbakht Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022 Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān adherence folic acid iran iron pregnancy |
| title | Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022 |
| title_full | Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022 |
| title_fullStr | Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022 |
| title_short | Adherence to Iron- Folic- Acid Supplementation and its Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Mazandaraz, Iran in 2022 |
| title_sort | adherence to iron folic acid supplementation and its related factors among pregnant women in mazandaraz iran in 2022 |
| topic | adherence folic acid iran iron pregnancy |
| url | https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_22356_16c6e158379ce591bb6b4a7cfce6f328.pdf |
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