September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Hemoglobin response to iron-folic acid supplementation and associated factors among anemic pregnant women attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital ANC ward Northwest, Ethiopia 2023: A longitudinal follow up study

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Longitudinal study shows hemoglobin improvements in pregnant women, indicating factors influencing response.

The study found that 52.7% of anemic pregnant women had a good hemoglobin response after iron-folic acid supplementation.
Hemoglobin levels increased from a median of 10.3 gm/dL at baseline to 10.73 gm/dL, showing a significant improvement.
Factors such as intestinal parasites and dietary habits were significantly associated with poorer hemoglobin responses.
Efforts in maternal health should focus on increasing awareness of iron and folic acid's benefits to combat anemia.

Fekadie et al. (2025) studied this question.

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