Knowledge, Utilization Practices, and Adequacy of Iodized Salt Among Pregnant Women in Awash Sebat Administrative City, Afar Region, Ethiopia: A Bayesian Logistic Regression Analysis
Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh, Asiya Hussein Ibrahim, Zoha Ansari · 2026
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Temesgen Wondmeneh and co-authors survey iodized salt use among pregnant women in an Ethiopian city in a 2026 study. Iodine supports thyroid health and brain growth before birth, yet home intake often falls short. The setting is Awash Sebat, in a herding region where access can be thin.
Most women knew iodized salt well, and about two thirds used it well and had well-iodized salt at home. Schooling, town living, and wealth each went with stronger knowledge. Husbands deciding alone went with weaker use. The authors urge teaching and supply work that fits local life, so more homes keep salt with enough iodine.
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| CREATOR | Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh, Asiya Hussein Ibrahim, Zoha Ansari |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 65 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |