Abstract:
Background: Anemia poses a significant public health challenge worldwide, impacting
population in both developed and developing nations. WHO 2023 report indicates that 37% of
pregnant women are globally affected by anemia; Iron deficiency anemia being the leading
pathologic anemia. Even though WHO recommends iron supplementation to decrease this
burden, its efficacy is compromised due to poor adherence to the supplementation regimen.
Hence, this study was explored determinants of adherence to iron supplementation at Jimma
University medical center.
