Determinants of compliance to iron supplementation among pregnant women in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria

Ugwu, EO; Olibe, AO; Obi, SN; Ugwu, Angela Ogechukwu

doi:10.4103/1119-3077.141427

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“…Indeed, in our study 74.1% of women who had this level of education had respected the appropriate duration of iron consumption and were 2.49 times more likely to respect it. Corresponding findings were found in Nepal [18] with an OR of 3.1, Nigeria [21] with an OR of 5.5 and Pakistan [25] with OR of 2.36. These results are similar to previous studies in the DHS where the authors found that women with a high level of education were likely to consume iron properly [8] [9]…”

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“…This low proportion has also been found in several developing countries such as Cambodia, Mali, Nepal and Indonesia, where they are respectively 47%, 28%, 20.7% and 40% [17] [18] [19] [20]. However, relatively high rates have also been observed in other developing countries such as Nigeria [21] and India [22] where the authors reported rates of 65.9% and 64.7%, respectively. In Europe, studies of pregnant English women indicated that 70% of these women adhered to iron supplementation [23] [24].…”

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Determinants of Iron Consumption among Pregnant Women in Southern Senegal

Niang¹,

Faye²,

Tine³

et al. 2017

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The anemia by iron deficiency is a public health problem. To palliate the multiple maternal and fetal consequences, the WHO recommends the iron supplementation during at least 90 days to all pregnant women. The goal of our study is to study the determinants of this consumption in the Kolda area (Senegal). It's the analytical cross-sectional study referred. We use the survey by clusters with 2 levels and it's about all of the women who gave birth in Kolda area between February 2013 and January 2014. The dependent variable was iron consumption during at least 90 days and the independents variables were grouped on personal factors, knowledge and practices. Data were collected during a personal interview face to face. We used logistic regression to identify the determinants of this consumption. The average age of women surveyed in 1442 was 25.5 years. They had knowledge of iron consumption (93%) and the number of antennal consultation (ANC) (66%). The prevalence of pregnant women who consumed iron at least for 90 days was 51%. The factors associated with consumption were schooling (ORa . The prevalence of iron consumption during at least 90 days is low in Kolda area (51%); however, its determinants are identified; we can solve the problem by increasing communicate more about iron supplementation and antenatal consultation.

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Determinants of Iron Consumption among Pregnant Women in Southern Senegal

Niang¹,

Faye²,

Tine³

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“…5 Another study conducted in Enugu , Southeastern Nigeria Ugwu, et al in which the major barriers to compliance to iron supplementation was gastrointestinal side effects of iron supplements (41.7%), non-affordability of iron supplements (28.3% ) and forgetfulness (15%). 6 The study shows that the incidence of anemia among subject who did not comply with the supplementation was significantly higher compared to complaint. 13% of pregnant women who did not comply with the supplementation were having anemia (p value <0.001).…”

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Correlations of adherence to iron supplements and prevalence of anemia in antenatal women

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Nimbargi²,

Shah

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Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…16 The major problem with iron supplementation in pregnancy is compliance and this is thought to be a potential driver to the persistent high prevalence of anemia in this population.…”

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Factors contributing to non-compliance to routine ante-natal haematinics among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Borno, Nigeria

Hambali

Kodomi

Nelson

et al. 2016

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Background: This study was carried out on factors contributing to non-compliance to routine ante-natal haematinics among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Descriptive research design in which Yaro Yamen's formular was used to calculate the sample size of 130. The objectives of the study were: to identify types of haematinics and duration of intake during ante natal care, to determine the factors contributing to non-compliance of haematinics and to determine the attitude of pregnant women toward haematinic use. Methods: Data was collected using a self-developed questionnaire and presented in frequency distribution tables and histogram. Results:The result showed that the response of the age variation of the respondents at 21-30 years old had the maximum age participation in haematinics with 62% of response, responses based on the choice of haematinics 50% went for folic acid, trimester intake of haematinics among pregnant women about 48% accepted that they made use of it during pregnancy period, the result also revealed that pregnant women take haematinics once a day with 63% respondents, pregnant women with higher educational qualification made more use of haematinics with 70% responses and that non-compliance to haematinics intake based on cultural believe contributed few to the use of haematinics with 36% while 64% of the respondents accepted cultural believe was not the factor contributing to noncompliance of haematinics usage. Conclusions:In conclusion, this study provided information on the general response to factors contributing to noncompliance to routine ante natal haematinics among pregnant women attending ante natal clinic in UMTH which was about 62%. It is therefore recommended that the government should put in place relevant agencies to pro-actively inform pregnant women cut across all age groups, level of education, occupational classes, culture inclinations and financial status on the medical importance of haematinics intake during the gestation period.

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Determinants of compliance to iron supplementation among pregnant women in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria

Abstract: The compliance rate of 65.9% for iron supplementation by pregnant mothers in Enugu can further be improved by providing the drug free of charge in the short term and improvement in education and socioeconomic class of the populace in the long run.

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Determinants of Iron Consumption among Pregnant Women in Southern Senegal

Determinants of Iron Consumption among Pregnant Women in Southern Senegal

Correlations of adherence to iron supplements and prevalence of anemia in antenatal women

Factors contributing to non-compliance to routine ante-natal haematinics among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Borno, Nigeria

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