FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLIANCE OF IRON FOLATE SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMENS: Systematic Literature Review
Juanda Syafitasari (1), Fitria Siswi Utami(2), Esitra Herfanda(3)
Aisyiyah University of Yogyakarta
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Abstract
Background : Antenatal iron supplementation is a cost effective way of reducing iron deficiency anaemia. Poor adherence to iron supplements has limited its effectiveness in reducing maternal anaemia as evidenced by the high burden of iron deficiency anemia . Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with adherence to iron supplementation. Methods : Appraisal studies using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), and methods of synthesis using a modification PEOS data sources obtained from PubMed and science direct. Results: The results of five journals that met the inclusion criteria obtained factors that influenced adherence of pregnant women to consume iron supplements namely age, education, employment, knowledge, socio-economic, and ANC visit. Conclusion: Promoting early and frequent ANC, enhancing the quality of ANC counseling and promoting the knowledge of women on anemia are essential strategies for improving the utilization of iron supplements.
Keywords: Compliance, factors, consumption, iron supplements, and pregnancy.
Topic: Health Promotion and Education