Pregnant women's perceptions of daily iron supplementation in rural Ghana

Author:

Ferka Listowel1,Kumi-Kyereme Akwasi1,Yeboa Naomi Kyeremaa2,Adu Isaac Kwaku3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Population and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

2. Department Maternal and Child Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

3. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana

Abstract

Background/Aims In Ghana, compliance with daily iron supplementation during pregnancy is low, particularly in the Tain district. This may be related to pregnant women's perceptions of iron supplements. The aim of this study was to explore pregnant women's perceptions of daily iron supplements in the Tain district. Methods This descriptive qualitative study used an interpretative approach. Data were gathered from a purposive sample of 20 pregnant mothers, through semi-structured interviews and face-to-face in-depth discussions. Data were analysed thematically. Results Women were unwilling to take iron supplements because of their belief that daily iron supplements make a baby too big for vaginal birth, leading to cervical tears, episiotomy or caesarean section. They were also concerned that supplements could cause nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and excessive bleeding during labour and birth. Conclusions It is important to educate pregnant women on the benefits of iron supplementation during pregnancy and encourage them to acquire information from verified sources.

Publisher

Mark Allen Group

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