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    Ferrous Sulphate and Folic Acid Consumption among Pregnant Women in Yeka Sub-city.
    (Addis Abeba University, 2021-09) Amtataw, Helen; Assegid, Meselech(MPH, PHD Candidate); Shibre, Gebre-tsadik (MPH)
    ABSTRACT Background: Ferrous sulphate and folic acid deficiency is a serious public health problem in the world including Ethiopia. Lack of ferrous sulphate and folic acid causes severe anemia and birth defects (hydrocephalus, spinal bifida) respectively. Considering these nutrients deficiencies health consequence on women and newborn health, both nutrients are recommended to prevent the adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes; however, Women consumption of both nutrients during pregnancy is not well estimated/described in the study setting. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the magnitude of ferrous sulphate and folic acid consumption and associated factors during Pregnancy in public health center of Yeka sub city. Objective: To assess the magnitude of ferrous sulphate and folic acid consumption and associated factors during Pregnancy in public health center of Yeka sub city. Methods: A facility based cross sectional study was conducted from August 2020 to October 2020 in health centers providing antenatal care services in Yeka sub city, Addis Ababa. Data were collected from sample of 619 fourth visit pregnant women through interviewer-administered structured questioners. Respondents were selected by systematic sampling method. Descriptive statistics like frequency, table and graph were used to describe the data. In bivariate regression analysis crude odds ratio was calculated to evaluate the association between a single independent variable and the dependent variable. In multivariable regression analysis adjusted odd ratio was used to determine the presence of statically significant association at 95% CI between the explanatory variables and outcome variable. Results: A Total of 595 of pregnant women participated in the study. The result showed that 59.8% of pregnant women have taken iron and folic acid supplement for 90 days and above during pregnancy. Access to health center within short distance (AOR=1.868, 95%CI: 1.223-2.852), having first ANC visit before 16 weeks of gestational age (AOR=3.155, 95%CI: 2.061-4.828) and side effect of iron and folic acid (AOR=2.505, 95%CI: 1.159-5.415) were significantly associated with iron and folic acid utilization for the recommended 90 days and above. Conclusion: Access to health facility, ANC visit before 16 wks gestation, and side effect were associated with iron and folic acid utilization for the recommended 90 and above days.