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

• DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.13116/v1
• Publication Date: 2019-08-19T15:28:50Z
• Authors: Tewachew Muche liyeh; Yitayal Ayalew Goshu; Amare Simegn Ayele; Yibeltal Abebe
• Keywords: Prenatal Care; Cross-sectional study

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