Knowledge and utilization of iodized salt among expectant mothers in Harar City's public health facilities: a multicenter study in Eastern Ethiopia.

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

International Health Pub Date : 2024-06-17 DOI:10.1093/inthealth/ihae045

Hanan Mohammed, Dawit Abebe, Fisseha Yetwale, Worku Mekuannint, Sinetibeb Mesfin

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Abstract

Background: Insufficient iodine intake during pregnancy can result in abortion, stillbirths, neonatal mortality, cretinism and permanent cognitive impairment. Even although iodized salt is widely accessible in Ethiopia, pregnant women still experience persistent problems related to iodine deficiency disorders.

Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 573 pregnant women who were attending antenatal care services at public health facilities. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used, and independent predictors were determined based on adjusted ORs with 95% CIs and p<0.05.

Results: Knowledge and practice of pregnant women on iodized utilization were 35.6% (95% CI 31.8 to 39.6%) and 37.7% (95% CI 32.1 to 42.9%), respectively. Living in urban areas (adjusted OR [AOR]=1.976, 95% CI 1.136 to 3.435) and having a higher level of education (AOR=2.018, 95% CI 1.037 to 3.930) were associated with having adequate knowledge. Having a diploma or higher education (AOR=2.684, 95% CI 1.137 to 6.340) and adequate knowledge about iodized salt utilization (AOR=2.095, 95% CI 1.273 to 3.447) were significantly associated with good practice.

Conclusions: The current study highlights the level of knowledge and practices of pregnant women on iodized salt. It emphasizes the necessity for targeted programs about the benefits of iodized salt and how to use it correctly, particularly for those with low literacy levels and those living in rural areas.

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哈拉尔市公共卫生机构的孕妇对碘盐的了解和使用情况：埃塞俄比亚东部的一项多中心研究。

背景：孕期碘摄入不足会导致流产、死胎、新生儿死亡、克汀病和永久性认知障碍。尽管加碘盐在埃塞俄比亚很容易买到，但孕妇仍然会遇到与碘缺乏症有关的长期问题：方法：对在公共卫生机构接受产前保健服务的 573 名孕妇进行了一项基于设施的横断面研究。研究采用了二元和多元逻辑回归模型，并根据调整后的ORs、95% CIs和pRs确定了独立的预测因素：孕妇对碘利用的了解和实践分别为 35.6%（95% CI 31.8 至 39.6%）和 37.7%（95% CI 32.1 至 42.9%）。居住在城市地区（调整后 OR [AOR]=1.976，95% CI 1.136 至 3.435）和教育程度较高（AOR=2.018，95% CI 1.037 至 3.930）与拥有足够的知识有关。拥有文凭或更高学历（AOR=2.684，95% CI 1.137 至 6.340）和充分了解碘盐的使用（AOR=2.095，95% CI 1.273 至 3.447）与良好做法显著相关：本研究强调了孕妇对碘盐的认识水平和做法。结论：本研究强调了孕妇对碘盐的了解程度和做法，并强调有必要开展有针对性的计划，宣传碘盐的益处以及如何正确使用碘盐，尤其是针对文化水平较低和生活在农村地区的孕妇。

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International Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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期刊介绍： International Health is an official journal of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It publishes original, peer-reviewed articles and reviews on all aspects of global health including the social and economic aspects of communicable and non-communicable diseases, health systems research, policy and implementation, and the evaluation of disease control programmes and healthcare delivery solutions. It aims to stimulate scientific and policy debate and provide a forum for analysis and opinion sharing for individuals and organisations engaged in all areas of global health.