Factors affecting caregiver non-adherence to iron supplementation in 6 months to 5 years old children
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Background: The most common cause of anemia in children is iron deficiency. Although the Ministry of Health has developed iron supplementation program in 6 months to 5 years old children, the prevalence of anemia is still high in Chonburi.
Objectives: To study the factors affecting caregiver non-adherence to iron supplementation.
Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 154 caregivers visiting well-baby clinic in Mueang Chonburi from July to September 2021. Data were collected using questionnaires. Factors affecting caregiver non-adherence to iron supplementation were analyzed by binary logistic regression.
Results: The results revealed that most of caregivers (55.2%) had no adherence to iron supplementation. The factors affecting caregiver non-adherence (p<0.05) were caregivers’ forgetfulness (p<0.01), child’s refusal of iron supplementation (p<0.01) and gastrointestinal side effects (p=0.04).
Conclusion: From this study, the adherence to iron supplementation depended on multiple factors; therefore, well-baby clinic in primary care settings should be prompt to assess caregivers’ adherence and provide sufficient knowledge.
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