Adherence to iron supplementation amongst pregnant mothers in Surabaya, Indonesia: Perceived benefits, barriers and family support

• Main Authors: Mira Triharini, -, Nursalam, -, Agus Sulistyono, -, Merryana Adriani, -, Ni Ketut Alit Armini, -, Aria Aulia Nastiti, -
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd 2018
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/99834/1/Adherence.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/99834/3/Adherence%20to%20iron%20supplementation%20amongst%20pregnant%20mothers%20in%20Surabaya%2C%20Indonesia%20Perceived%20benefits%20barriers%20and%20family%20support.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/99834/6/3.%20Dr.Agus%20S.%20%28Adherence%20to%20Iron..%29.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/99834/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352013218300383; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.07.002
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Background Anaemia during pregnancy is a major nutritional problem that can cause preterm delivery and low birth weight. Adherence to iron supplementation can prevent anaemia during pregnancy. However, adherence to iron supplementation remains a problem in many countries. Objective This study aimed to identify the correlations of the perceived benefits and perceived barriers of and family support for iron supplementation with adherence to this practice amongst pregnant woman in Surabaya, Indonesia. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on 102 pregnant women who attended check-ups at the Puskesmas and received iron supplementation. Data were collected using questionnaires. Results Perceived benefits (r = 0.334, P = 0.001), perceived barriers (r = −0.294, P = 0.003) and family support (r = 0.263, P = 0.008) were noted to be correlated with adherence to iron supplementation amongst pregnant woman in Surabaya, Indonesia. Conclusion Perceived benefits, perceived barriers and family support are related to adherence to iron supplementation; thus, developing good perceptions and family support should be properly promoted.