Table 2.
Item scores of perceived benefits, perceived barriers and family support.
| No | Item | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived benefits | |||
| 1 | Reguler iron supplementation will make the foetus grow normally | 3.43 | 0.52 |
| 2 | Regular iron supplementation will make the pregnancy healthier | 3.25 | 0.48 |
| 3 | Regular iron supplementation will make mothers not get tired as quickly | 3.09 | 0.78 |
| 4 | Regular iron supplementation will ensure labour goes smoother | 3.09 | 0.76 |
| 5 | Regular iron supplementation will reduce the risk of postnatal infection | 2.81 | 0.85 |
| 6 | Regular iron supplementation will prevent heavy bleeding during labour | 2.75 | 0.89 |
| Perceived barriers | |||
| 1 | I feel that iron supplementation is not very important during pregnancy | 3.13 | 1.32 |
| 2 | I fear that my blood pressure will become high if I regularly take iron supplements | 3.08 | 1.25 |
| 3 | I do not take the supplements if I feel nauseated | 2.84 | 1.12 |
| 4 | The side effects make me not want to take the supplements regularly | 2.81 | 1.11 |
| 5 | I do not take the supplements regularly because I forget | 2.56 | 1.10 |
| 6 | I feel bored having to take iron supplements everyday | 2.26 | 1.06 |
| Family support | |||
| 1 | My family have supported me to attending antenatal care regularly | 3.56 | 0.69 |
| 2 | My family have provided me with funds for nutritional food | 3.48 | 0.73 |
| 3 | My family have helped me with household chores | 3.11 | 1.05 |
| 4 | My family have given me support or praise for taking iron tablets regularly | 2.47 | 1.30 |
| 5 | My family have given me advice on any complaints I have had about taking iron tablets | 1.90 | 1.44 |
Note: Range 0–4; SD: standard deviation.