Knowledge and practice of iodine salt utilization and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that women attending antenatal care have low levels of iodized salt knowledge and practice in the study area. Nutritional interventions, such as nutrition education, should be provided to the community, particularly for pregnant mothers.

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Frontiers in Nutrition
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2025-06-19
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1529842
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Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
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Knowledge and practice of iodine salt utilization and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Habtamu Molla Ayele, Elias Seyoum, Getachew Weldeyohannes, E Girma
Frontiers in Nutrition
Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
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Knowledge and practice of iodine salt utilization and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Habtamu Molla Ayele, Elias Seyoum, Getachew Weldeyohannes, E Girma
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Abstract

Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that women attending antenatal care have low levels of iodized salt knowledge and practice in the study area. Nutritional interventions, such as nutrition education, should be provided to the community, particularly for pregnant mothers.

Frontiers in NutritionVol. 12
Federal Ministry of Health (ET), Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau (ET), St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
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