Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) among Women Availing Antenatal Services at a Rural Maternity Hospital in Karnataka

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Cross-sectional study showed 89% adherence to iron and folic acid, indicating support mechanisms enhance compliance.

Antenatal adherence to iron and folic acid was found to be 89%, indicating positive compliance among women.
Key factors influencing adherence included counselling by healthcare workers and reminders from family members.
Significant barriers to adherence included experiencing side effects and forgetfulness, which decreased compliance.
Women consuming a single tablet demonstrated higher adherence compared to those taking two or more tablets.

Nanmaran et al. (2025) studied this question.

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