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

byHafsat Abolore AMEEN; Elizabeth Ogandima EBOH; Angela Adaku ELEGBUA; Olanrewaju Olawale MUSBAU; Zainab Ajoke JIMOH; Issa Babatunde AREMU; Hadijat Olaide RAJI; Sunday Adedeji ADERIBIGBE

Published February 28, 2026  •  Vol. 13, Issue 15, pp. 1571–1583Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1315PH00035

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.

Keywords: Anemia in Pregnancy; Risk Perception; Preventive Practices; Antenatal Care; Maternal Health

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
ISSN2321-2705
Volume / IssueVolume 13, Issue 15
Pages1571–1583
Publication dateFebruary 28, 2026
DOI10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1315PH00035
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Hafsat Abolore AMEEN, Elizabeth Ogandima EBOH, Angela Adaku ELEGBUA, Olanrewaju Olawale MUSBAU, Zainab Ajoke JIMOH, Issa Babatunde AREMU, Hadijat Olaide RAJI, & Sunday Adedeji ADERIBIGBE (2026). Risk Perception and Preventive Practices of Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(15), 1571-1583. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1315PH00035

BibTeX

@article{Hafsat2026,
  title   = {Risk Perception and Preventive Practices of Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria},
  author  = {Hafsat Abolore AMEEN and Elizabeth Ogandima EBOH and Angela Adaku ELEGBUA and Olanrewaju Olawale MUSBAU and Zainab Ajoke JIMOH and Issa Babatunde AREMU and Hadijat Olaide RAJI and Sunday Adedeji ADERIBIGBE},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
  volume  = {13},
  number  = {15},
  pages   = {1571--1583},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1315PH00035},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}