Magnitude and determinants of iron deficiency anemia among first antenatal care attending pregnant women at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a major global health concern, responsible for approximately 50% of anemia cases worldwide.

Iron-deficiency anemia was significantly associated with lower mid-upper arm circumference (AOR = 8.33, 95% CI; 1.23-56.33, P = 0.03), less meal frequency per day (AOR = 5.53, 95% CI; 1.83-36.72, P = 0.046), and dietary diversity score less than five (AOR=7.12, 95% CI; 1-50.71, P = 0.04).