Volume 9 : Issue 2 (2022)

A comparative study of knowledge and practices regarding iron supplementation of pregnant women in rural and urban areas of Ahmedabad

Anemia in pregnancy has determined effects on maternal and child health. The objective of the study is to access the knowledge and practices of pregnant women regarding iron supplements during pregnancy and the logics behind irregularity in the consumption of iron tablets. The study was carried out on 96 pregnant women which is selected by simple random sampling technique, they are routinely attending the antenatal clinic in rural and urban training health centersinAhmedabad city over a period of 3 months from October to December 2019. Their knowledge and practices regarding iron supplementation were studied. The present study indicated the poor knowledge of anemia, iron rich foods and the importance of iron supplementation during pregnancy. As awareness motivates behavioral modifications, awareness needs to be created through suitable nutrition counseling at some point of a pregnant woman's visit.

Anemia, Simple random sampling, Statistical data analysis, Statistical hypothesis, chi-square test&Cramer’s V

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