Department of Nursing, College of Health Science, Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pregnant Mothers towards Preventions of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Ethiopia: Institutional Based Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Abdu Oumer* and Arif Hussein
Background: Globally 56 million (41.8%) of pregnant women had anemia. Low maternal risk perception, poor
dietary practice and low adherence to iron tablets among pregnant women are major contributors for high burden of
anaemia. Thus the level of maternal awareness and attitude towards dietary and other prevention practices of anaemia
are not well established in the study area.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant mother towards the prevention of iron
deficiency anaemia in Ethiopia, 2018.
Methods: This is institutional based cross sectionals study conducted on randomly selected, 128 pregnant
mothers attending antenatal care service in Harar town. Data was collected by health professionals using pre tested
questionnaire containing socio demographic, knowledge, att.. View more»