Compliance with iron-folate supplementation among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Iron-folate supplementation compliance among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia is progressing towards the 2030 national nutrition program target, although it remains below World Health Organization recommendations. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen home visits and counseling to enhance knowledge of Iron-folate and anemia, as well as ensure consistent intake of iron-folate.
Authors
- Manaye Yihune
- Wondimagegn Taye
- Mestawet Taye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3461-5738)
- Temesgen Mohammed Toma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8849-6722)
- Mustefa Glagn
Institutions
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Department of Health (TW)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-01944-z
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.08