Risk Perception and Preventive Practices of Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria

International journal of research and scientific innovation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hafsat Abolore Ameen, Elizabeth Ogandima EBOH, Angela Adaku Elegbua, Olanrewaju Olawale MUSBAU, Zainab Gbemisola Jimoh, Issa Babatunde Aremu, Hadijat Olaide Raji, SA Aderibigbe
DOI: 10.51244/ijrsi.2026.1315ph00035
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Abstract

Anemia in pregnancy remains a significant public health burden in Nigeria and is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Despite routine antenatal care (ANC) services, substantial gaps persist between awareness, knowledge, risk perception, and preventive behaviors. This study assessed knowledge, risk perception, preventive practices, and their determinants among pregnant women attending ANC in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Public Health and Nutrition Iron Metabolism and Disorders Global Maternal and Child Health

Publication details

Journal / source
International journal of research and scientific innovation
Volume
13
Issue
15
Pages
1571–1583
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN