Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Maternal and Newborn Health Nnursing

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) has a negative impact on women reproductive health, causing impaired cognitive abilities and decreased physical performance. Aim: to assess the factors influencing iron treatment among anemic pregnant women. Research design: Correlationaldescriptive research design was adopted for this study. Setting: The primary health care unit in El-Baranea is affiliated to directorate of health in Ashmon Elmenofea. Sample: A Purposive sample of 150 pregnant women was recruited for the study. Tool:Two tools were used for data collection I) structured interviewing questionnaire, II) Self-report practices questionnaire. Results: Most of the sampled women had malpractices in their nutritional habits and in receiving the iron treatment although they complied to take iron treatment every day. There was arelationship between the level of knowledge about iron treatment and the level of education (p {u2264}0.05).Conclusion:There are many factors influencing iron treatment as women{u2019}s level of knowledge and malpractices in receiving their iron treatment. Recommendation: Continuous health education for all women who receive iron treatment should be provided in antenatal clinic

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