Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana
Iron and folic Acid (IFA) supplementation is an effective intervention for reducing the incidence of anaemia during pregnancy. The WHO recommends at least 6 months intake of IFA to pregnant women. However, in Ghana some women experience challenges with adhering to IFA supplementation. The main objec...
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| description | Iron and folic Acid (IFA) supplementation is an effective intervention for reducing the incidence of anaemia during pregnancy. The WHO recommends at least 6 months intake of IFA to pregnant women. However, in Ghana some women experience challenges with adhering to IFA supplementation. The main objective of the study was to assess the level of adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women in a peri-urban municipality in Northern Ghana. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to December 2021 among 400 pregnant women who attended ANC in Sagnarigu municipality in Ghana and were selected through a 3-stage random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, univariate and binary logistic regression statistical tools. Self-reported level of adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation was 84.5%. Knowledge of iron and folic acid supplementation (AOR = 0.08: 021, 0.343) was associated with adherence. Three other factors: time of first antenatal visit (AOR = 0.32: 0.153, 0.649) having history of anaemia [AOR = 2.67: 1.373, 5.201] having side effects of IFA [AOR = 3.70, CI: (1.756, 7.793)], and having knowledge of management of side effects of iron and folic acid supplementation (AOR = 0.08: 021, 0.343) were found to be significantly associated with adherence. Adherence to iron and folic supplementation among the pregnant women was generally frequent. Strategies to increase iron and folic acid supplementation adherence among pregnant women could focus on encouraging pregnant women to have early ANC visits and educating them on how to manage side effects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-56a1b29d03574c1b8b916f616ba197212024-02-08T10:03:20ZengSAGE PublishingNutrition and Metabolic Insights1178-63882024-02-011710.1177/11786388231218664Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern GhanaHaruna Seidu0Patience Kanyiri Gaa1Victor Mogre2Department of Global and International Health, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaDepartment of Health Professions Education and Innovative Learning, School of Medicine, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaIron and folic Acid (IFA) supplementation is an effective intervention for reducing the incidence of anaemia during pregnancy. The WHO recommends at least 6 months intake of IFA to pregnant women. However, in Ghana some women experience challenges with adhering to IFA supplementation. The main objective of the study was to assess the level of adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women in a peri-urban municipality in Northern Ghana. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to December 2021 among 400 pregnant women who attended ANC in Sagnarigu municipality in Ghana and were selected through a 3-stage random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, univariate and binary logistic regression statistical tools. Self-reported level of adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation was 84.5%. Knowledge of iron and folic acid supplementation (AOR = 0.08: 021, 0.343) was associated with adherence. Three other factors: time of first antenatal visit (AOR = 0.32: 0.153, 0.649) having history of anaemia [AOR = 2.67: 1.373, 5.201] having side effects of IFA [AOR = 3.70, CI: (1.756, 7.793)], and having knowledge of management of side effects of iron and folic acid supplementation (AOR = 0.08: 021, 0.343) were found to be significantly associated with adherence. Adherence to iron and folic supplementation among the pregnant women was generally frequent. Strategies to increase iron and folic acid supplementation adherence among pregnant women could focus on encouraging pregnant women to have early ANC visits and educating them on how to manage side effects.https://doi.org/10.1177/11786388231218664 |
| spellingShingle | Haruna Seidu Patience Kanyiri Gaa Victor Mogre Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana Nutrition and Metabolic Insights |
| title | Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana |
| title_full | Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana |
| title_short | Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women From Northern Ghana |
| title_sort | adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women from northern ghana |
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