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Hypotheses There are four hypotheses, as follows: 1) Lack of awareness about
the benefits of folic acid leads to lower intake. a. Null Hypothesis (H₀₁): There is
no significant association between lack of awareness about folic acid benefits
and its intake among pregnant women. b. Alternative Hypothesis (H₁₁): Lack
of awareness about folic acid benefits is significantly associated with lower
intake among pregnant women. 2) Fear of side effects discourages some
women from taking it. a. Null Hypothesis (H₀₂): Fear of side effects is not
significantly associated with refusal to take folic acid. b. Alternative
Hypothesis (H₁₂): Fear of side effects is significantly associated with refusal to
take folic acid. 3) Misinformation and cultural beliefs contribute to refusal. a.
Null Hypothesis (H₀₃): Misinformation and cultural beliefs have no significant
effect on the refusal to take folic acid. b. Alternative Hypothesis (H₁₃):
Misinformation and cultural beliefs significantly contribute to the refusal to
take folic acid. 4) Improved education and accessibility will increase folic acid
consumption. a. Null Hypothesis (H₀₄): Improved education and accessibility
do not significantly increase folic acid consumption among pregnant women.
b. Alternative Hypothesis (H₁₄): Improved education and accessibility
significantly increase folic acid consumption among pregnant women. Aims
and objectives Aim To explore the factors influencing pregnant women’s
refusal of folic acid supplementation and develop effective strategies to
improve adherence during pregnancy. Objectives: There are three objectives,
as follows: 1. To identify the main reasons why pregnant women, refuse to take
folic acid supplements. 2. To evaluate the role of education in enhancing
awareness and improving folic acid intake among pregnant women. 3. To
develop and propose strategies to address barriers and improve adherence to
folic acid supplementation. Methodology Study We have chosen to conduct a
study using a cross-sectional design, which is suitable because it helps us
understand the reasons why pregnant women refuse to take folic acid at a
specific point in time. This type of study is good because it allows us to
observe people's behaviors without changing anything, and we want to know
why pregnant women are refusing to take folic acid. The study will be
conducted at the Antenatal Clinic of Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Al-
Ahsa, which is a large hospital that provides care for women and children. It is
a well-known hospital in the region, and it receives a lot of pregnant women
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from both the city and rural areas. This will help us get accurate results that
represent different types of women. The women who will take part in this
study will be pregnant women who visit the antenatal clinic during the study
period. We will choose women of different ages, educational levels, and
pregnancy stages to get a complete understanding of the issue. The study
will include women who are 18 years or older, who can understand the
questions in the survey and agree to participate by giving their written
consent. For the inclusion criteria, the study will include pregnant women
who are 18 years or older and currently attending antenatal care at Al-Ahsa
Maternity and Children’s Hospital, regardless of which trimester of pregnancy
they are in. They must be able to understand the survey questions in either
Arabic or English and be willing to give their written consent to participate in
the study. Only women who have had the chance to access folic acid
supplements whether by prescription, over the counter, or through public
health programs will be included. The women must be generally healthy and
not have any health problems that would affect their ability to complete the
survey. Women with severe pregnancy complications like preeclampsia or
those who cannot communicate properly will be excluded. Women who have
been pregnant before (multiparous women) will be included, as they may
provide valuable insights from their past experiences with folic acid. We will
exclude women who have medical conditions that prevent them from using
folic acid, such as allergies. Women who have cognitive impairments or are
unable to communicate effectively will also be excluded. Participation will be
voluntary, and women who do not want to participate will not be included in
the study. For the sample size, we will calculate it based on an expected
refusal rate of 30% for folic acid. With a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin
of error, the minimum number of participants needed is 323. To account for
possible non-responses or incomplete data, we will add 10%, which brings the
final sample size to about 355 women. 1 . We will use a systematic random
sampling method to select participants. Every day, we will get a list of
pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic. We will select every third or
fourth woman, depending on how many women are in the clinic that day.
The first woman will be selected randomly, and we will continue to choose
participants until we reach the desired number. Data will be collected using
an online survey via Google Forms, which will be distributed to participants
electronically. The survey will include questions about the women’s
knowledge of folic acid, cultural beliefs, and any issues they may have in
accessing folic acid. The online format will allow participants to complete the
survey at their convenience, ensuring flexibility and ease of participation. We
will test the survey with a small group of women first to make sure it’s clear
and easy to understand before giving it to the full sample. Regarding ethics,
we will get approval from the Research Ethics Committee at Maternity and
Children’s Hospital in Al-Ahsa. We will explain the study’s purpose, how the
survey works, and any risks or benefits to the participants in a language they
understand. Each participant will sign a written consent form before
completing the survey. Participation will be completely voluntary, and
participants can withdraw from the study at any time without affecting their
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medical care. All data will remain confidential, and no personal identifying
information will be collected. The data will be stored securely to protect
privacy.
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uses chance and randomization to select sample data that represents a
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