Cross-sectional study finds 79% compliance to iron folic acid among antenatal women, highlighting the role of counselling.
Key Points
Compliance to iron folic acid supplementation among antenatal women was 79%, but forgetfulness and side effects were major barriers.
Key evidence indicates that 61.5% of women with comorbidities showed lower compliance compared to those without, highlighting significant health implications.
Data collection involved direct interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire, analyzing 110 antenatal women at a secondary health care center.
Findings suggest that effective antenatal counselling significantly improves compliance rates among pregnant women, indicating a need for targeted interventions.