A study to assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Importance of Iron and Folic Acid in Antenatal Mothers in Selected areas of Ahmedabad
Background: Iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) programme is a key global intervention (WHO, 2013) for control and prevention of anaemia in pregnancy.women often experience iron deficiency due to increased iron demands for foetal growth and development, leading to anaemia if not addressed. Iron supplementation helps prevent or treat iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy. Despite free provision of IFAS tablets, compliance has remained low over the years. Studies have associated high maternal knowledge with higher supplement use.