Table 4. Reasons for non-compliance as stated by the respondents, Kakamega level 5 hospital, Kenya, 2020.
| Non-adherence reason | Responses | % | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects | 52 | 41.3 | 32.68, 50.40 |
| Forgetfulness | 47 | 37.3 | 29.00, 46.41 |
| Bad smell | 13 | 10.3 | 5.83, 17.32 |
| Pharmacophobia | 8 | 6.3 | 2.98, 12.53 |
| Make the fetus grow bigger | 4 | 3.2 | 1.02, 8.42 |
| Unaware of IFA importance | 1 | 0.8 | 0.04, 4.99 |
| Ran out of supplements | 1 | 0.8 | 0.04, 4.99 |
| Total | 126 | 100 |