Abstract
Anaemia due to iron deficiency is recognized as one of the major nutritional deficiencies in women and children in developing countries. Daily iron supplementation for pregnant women is recommended in many countries. The aim of the study was to investigate the factors that contribute to compliance to the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant woman in Mafikeng local municipality, North West Province, South Africa. A mixed method of descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional design was used. Ten clinics were used as a sample frame where 57 pregnant women and 10 health workers were purposefully and conveniently selected. Quantitative techniques were used to collect data on attendance, consumption and nutrition knowledge using the self-reported questionnaire by pregnant women, and structured interview for health workers. Qualitative design was used to conduct in - depth focus-group discussions to gather information on compliance to the consumption of supplements by pregnant women. The findings of the study revealed good antenatal clinic attendance, availability of supplements and 93% compliance to the consumption of iron and folate supplements. High compliance to the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant women was reported, and this should be reinforced.
Highlights
Introduction and background and informationWorld Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 58%Anaemia in pregnancy is a major health problem in many of pregnant women in developing countries were anaemic[2] developing countries where nutrient deficiency, malar- and later the global prevalence of anaemia for pregnant ia and other parasites infections contribute to increased women was estimated to be 38.2%maternal and pre-natal mortality and morbidity[1] Women and for all women of reproductive age was 29.4% (95%often do not meet the intake before pregnancy due to CI: 24.5—35.0)[3]
The aim of the study was to investigate the factors that contribute to compliance to the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant woman in Mafikeng local municipality, North West Province, South Africa
This study investigated compliance with the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant women in North-West Province, South Africa
Summary
Introduction and background and informationWorld Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 58%Anaemia in pregnancy is a major health problem in many of pregnant women in developing countries were anaemic[2] developing countries where nutrient deficiency, malar- and later the global prevalence of anaemia for pregnant ia and other parasites infections contribute to increased women was estimated to be 38.2% (95% CI: 33.5—42.6)maternal and pre-natal mortality and morbidity[1] Women and for all women of reproductive age was 29.4% (95%often do not meet the intake before pregnancy due to CI: 24.5—35.0)[3]. It is believed that limited compliance with iron anemia prevalence in females of reproductive age to be and folate supplements is a major challenge for the low 23.1% and 41.8% in women, while WHO5 earlier estieffectiveness of anaemia-prevention programmes. The aim of the study was to investigate the factors that contribute to compliance to the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant woman in Mafikeng local municipality, North West Province, South Africa. Qualitative design was used to conduct in - depth focus-group discussions to gather information on compliance to the consumption of supplements by pregnant women. Recommendations: High compliance to the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant women was reported, and this should be reinforced. Compliance with the consumption of iron and folate supplements by pregnant women in mafikeng local municipality, South Africa.
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