Magnitude and factors associated with iron supplementation among pregnant women in anemia hot spot regions of Ethiopia: Multilevel analysis based on Bayesian approach

Abstract

The overall magnitude of iron supplementation among pregnant women in anemia hotspot regions of Ethiopia is notably low when compared to the World Health Organization's recommended target. Significant factors associated with higher iron supplementation included having secondary or higher education, rich in wealth, and being from a male-headed household. Conversely, being a rural resident, female-headed household, and having no children were associated with lower iron supplementation.