Anemia during pregnancy and postpartum period is a major global health problem with the highest prevalence in developing countries. In Assam, hemorrhage (21.3%), pregnancy induced hypertension (17.3%) and sepsis (10%) were the major cause of death among direct causes whereas anemia (28.7%) was the major indirect cause of maternal death. The study will be conducted in Goalpara district of Assam which is a backward district in terms of health, nutrition, education, basic infrastructure like rural road connectivity and access to potable water. In rural areas of developing countries, anemia in pregnancy is generally associated with infections and nutritional deficiencies. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women is high in Assam which highlights that this is an important public health problem. So preventing anemia or treating it during the antenatal period is essential.

     The objectives of the study is to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding anemia and its prevention during pregnancy and to determine the factors influencing the knowledge and practices of mothers towards prevention of anemia during pregnancy.

     Sample size is calculated using formula for single proportion with 5% marginal error and 95% confidence interval (CI) i.e. n = Z 2 P(1-P)/d 2. where, n= sample size Z= statistic for a level of confidence (1.96), P= expected prevalence or proportion, d= precision (0.05) Previous study conducted in Puducherry shows the prevalence of knowledge of anemia among pregnant women is 52.23% and by considering a non-response rate of 10%, the final sample size calculated is 426. A validated questionnaire will be used. The questionnaire will consist of socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about anemia and practices to prevent anemia during pregnancy.