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August 25, 2025Journal of Scientific Research and ReportsOpen Access

Determinants of Factors Affecting Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation among Pregnant Women in Ogbomoso, South West, Nigeria

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AAAdebayo Duyile AdekunleLadoke Akintola University of TechnologyWMWakeel Okanlawon MURITALALadoke Akintola University of TechnologyMAMuibat Adesola AdeniranLadoke Akintola University of Technology

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Implication

Cross-sectional study examines adherence to IFA supplementation in pregnant women, highlighting knowledge gaps and ANC attendance.

Key Points

  • Adherence to IFA supplementation was found to be moderate at 70.5%, even with high awareness among participants.
  • Significant factors for adherence included correct knowledge of dosage and timing, as well as a greater number of ANC visits.
  • Data was collected from 400 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, using structured questionnaires.
  • Improving antenatal education could address barriers to adherence and enhance maternal health outcomes.

Cite This Study

Adekunle et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af79b67567bf4f94ff211dhttps://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83446
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