Abstract:
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and practice of iodized salt utilization among reproductive
women in Addis Ababa city. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 549 households. A sample district
was designated by using the simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected by a face-to-face interview
and household salt was tested to check whether its practice was good. p < 0.2 in the bivariate logistic regression was
entered into the multivariable logistic regression, and p < 0.05 was considered as significantly associated.
Results: Mothers who had good knowledge and practice of iodized salt were 78% (95% CI 74.9, 81.2) and 76.3% (95%
CI 72.7, 79.8), respectively. Monthly household income (AOR = 2.97; 95% CI 1.20, 7.37) was associated with knowledge
of iodized salt of respondents. Similarly, educational status (AOR = 2.45; 95% CL 2.10, 6.43) of respondents was significantly
associated with the practice of iodized salt. This study indicated that increasing the level of knowledge and
practice of iodized salt was good. Monthly household income and educational status were associated with knowledge
and practices of iodized salt of respondents. Hence, improving mothers’ education is a highly recommended
strategy for addressing public health problems of iodine deficiency
