The purpose of  this study was to assess the  knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women regarding anaemia, Iron rich food and iron supplements and also to assess the impact of these factors and other socio demographic variables on the

hemoglobin levels. Anaemia among  pregnant women of reproductive age (21–44 years)  was assessed in this study.

METHODOLOGY

This was a single cross–sectional, descriptive survey. The anaemia status of the pregnant women was determined by measuring their haemoglobin levels. Possible determinant factors including socio–economic  status, knowledge, attitudes, practices and food intake were assessed using a structured questionnaire.