ABSTRACT
Micronutrient deficiencies are common among women
ofreproductive age (15 to 49 years of age), especially those residing in low
and middle income countries where diets often lack diversity and fortified
foods are less available. This study was carried out to evaluate pre-conceptual
micronutrient supplementation behaviour among adolescent in Ikwuano Local
Government Area of Abia State. A Cross-sectional study design was used for the
study. Multi-stage sampling techniques was used to select 189 respondents that
participated in the study. A wellstructured and validated questionnaire was
used to secure information from the respondents. Data obtained was analysed
with the statistical package for service software (SPSS) version 23. The result
obtained was presented in frequency table, mean, standard deviation, charts and
correlation was used to test level of relationship between some variables.
Findings of the study showed that majority (87.8%) ofthe respondents were
within the ages of 15-17years and 12.2% of the respondents remaining were
18-19years. More than half(54.5%) ofthe respondents had secondary education,
97.4% ofthe respondents were students and 97.8% ofthe respondents earn less
than N30, 000 as monthly income. The result revealed that majority (89.4%) of
the respondents are aware of micronutrient supplementation while few (10.6%) of
the respondents were not aware. The low awareness of micronutrient supplement
(MNS) may affect its intake and utilization. The result revealed that more than
half (66.1%) ofthe respondents had a poor knowledge of micronutrient
supplementation, 16.4% ofthe respondents had good knowledge of MNS.
Furthermore, findings of the study revealed that majority (83.1%) of the
respondents had a positive attitude towards micronutrient supplementation while
few (16.9%) of the respondents had negative attitude towards MNS which may
modify their practice and behaviour of MNS consumption. Majority (93.1%)
consume micronutrient supplements and 28.6% of them consume syrup/tonic as
their, MNS. Less than half (37.1%) of the respondents obtained their MNS from
hospital and pharmacy. Hypothetically, there is a significant weak negative
relationship knowledge score and low education status with the value of(r =
-0.343; p-value = 0.000). finally, the study is recommend to government and
policy makers to ensure that there is adequate availability of MNS readily
available, accessible and affordable to all adolescent girls and women that are
still menstruating.
ADEJUWON, A (2024). Pre-Conceptual Micronutrient Supplementation Behaviour Among Adolescent Girls Of Reproductive Age [15-19 Years] In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State:- Adejuwon, Tosin F. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 07, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/pre-conceptual-micronutrient-supplementation-behaviour-among-adolescent-girls-of-reproductive-age-%5B15-19-years%5D-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-of-abia-state-adejuwon-tosin-f-7-2
ADEJUWON, ADEJUWON. "Pre-Conceptual Micronutrient Supplementation Behaviour Among Adolescent Girls Of Reproductive Age [15-19 Years] In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State:- Adejuwon, Tosin F" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 24 Oct. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/pre-conceptual-micronutrient-supplementation-behaviour-among-adolescent-girls-of-reproductive-age-%5B15-19-years%5D-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-of-abia-state-adejuwon-tosin-f-7-2. Accessed 07 Nov. 2024.
ADEJUWON, ADEJUWON. "Pre-Conceptual Micronutrient Supplementation Behaviour Among Adolescent Girls Of Reproductive Age [15-19 Years] In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State:- Adejuwon, Tosin F". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 24 Oct. 2024. Web. 07 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/pre-conceptual-micronutrient-supplementation-behaviour-among-adolescent-girls-of-reproductive-age-%5B15-19-years%5D-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-of-abia-state-adejuwon-tosin-f-7-2 >.
ADEJUWON, ADEJUWON. "Pre-Conceptual Micronutrient Supplementation Behaviour Among Adolescent Girls Of Reproductive Age [15-19 Years] In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State:- Adejuwon, Tosin F" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 07 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/pre-conceptual-micronutrient-supplementation-behaviour-among-adolescent-girls-of-reproductive-age-%5B15-19-years%5D-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-of-abia-state-adejuwon-tosin-f-7-2