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Personally perceived knowledge and confidence to achieve daily recommendations for iodine.
| Iodine Knowledge | Pregnant Women (n = 804) | Lactating Women (n = 175) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Do you know what iodine is | ||
| No | 202 (25.1) | 12 (6.9) |
| Yes | 414 (51.5) | 103 (58.9) |
| Do not remember | 188 (23.4) | 60 (34.3) |
| I think I get enough iodine through the diet | ||
| Agree | 40 (5.0) | 66 (37.7) |
| Disagree | 274 (34.1) | 7 (4.0) |
| Don’t know | 490 (60.9) | 102 (58.3) |
