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Background: An antenatal mother undergoes significant changes throughout pregnancy and most of which occur during the second trimester. Supplements are important for normal growth and development of fetus, Deficiency of supplements during pregnancy leads to anemia and can have a negative impact on perinatal and maternal outcomes. These complications can be prevented by supplementing needed vitamins and minerals. Method: A Quasi-experimental study was conducted on 137 subjects visiting gynecology OPD enrolled by total enumerative sampling technique. Hemoglobin level and the adherence of supplements were assessed during the second trimester of antenatal mothers in both the groups. Results: Adherence of supplements has increased significantly (p value = 0.005, 0.004, and 0.040 for iron, folic acid, and calcium, respectively) among subjects in the experimental group. Results of SMAQ shows that there is increase in adherent mothers from 33.3% to 71.2% experimental group. Conclusion: Supplement adherence kit was effective in increasing supplement adherence level along with an improvement in hemoglobin levels among antenatal mothers in the Experimental group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Vitamins and minerals are essential for normal function, growth and development. Minerals have important effects on the health of the mother and fetus. Supplements deficiency during pregnancy can lead to anemia, hypertension, obstetric complications and even maternal death and in fetus it can lead to a failure in normal growth and development. These complications can be prevented by supplementing needed vitamins and minerals during the course of pregnancy Objective: To assess the adherence of supplements among antenatal women. Methodology: Quantitative approach and descriptive research design was used. Total 71 Antenatal mothers of second trimester onwards who visited Antenatal Clinic (ANC), PGIMER, Chandigarh during July - August, 2019 were enrolled by total enumeration sampling technique. Data was collected by using interview schedule comprising of (a) Sociodemographic profile (b) clinical profile and obstetrical profile and (c) SMAQ (Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire). Results: Two third (64.8%) of antenatal mothers were non adherent to the nutritional supplements. Reason for non-adherence included forgetfulness (91.5%), carelessness (56.3%) and worst feeling associated with intake of nutritional supplement (50.7%). Conclusion: Non- adherence of supplements is a major challenge among antenatal mothers and forgetfulness is the major reason for non-adherence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]