Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation and associated factors among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care at SOS hospital mogadishu, Somalia

This study was conducted to assess the level of adherence to Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation and associated factors among pregnant mothers attending Antenatal care at SOS Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. In our study, to assess the level of adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation, descriptive self-reported adherence was recorded, and the associated factors using the regression model were used for statistical analysis with p<0.05 taken as significant. The level of adherence to IFA supplementation was 62.7%. The independent factors significantly associated with adherence were being born in the city and using the bus as a means of transport to the health facility. In addition, knowing that IFA supplementation should be taken for more than 6 months, and having health care provider as the primary source of information about iron/folate tablets (P<0.05). In conclusion, increased health education, guidelines, and counseling services will contribute to improve adherence to folic acid and iron supplementation.