Introduction
Anemia, anemia
PRETERM BIRTH, PREMATURE BIRTH, ANEMIA, IRON DEFICIENCY, ANEMIA
Premature birth is caused by many factors, especially genetic factors. Due to limited iron storage brought on by preterm birth, the initiation of postnatal erythropoiesis early, and rapid postpartum growth, premature newborns are at a significant risk of iron shortage (Anemia, low serum ferritin, a high total iron-binding capacity, a high soluble transferrin receptor, and low serum iron are the traditional indicators of iron deficiency (The risk of anemia and iron deficiency may be decreased with the optimal adherence to iron supplements. However, a recent 10-year analysis indicated that global medication adherence rates ranged from 3 to 76% (The purpose of this study was to determine whether one-on-one education and counseling led by a pharmacist could increase iron supplementation adherence and result in changes in hemoglobin levels.