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Using formative research, we aimed to understand social and cultural factors around iron and folic acid (IFA) supplement provision and adherence to identify potential strategies for improving adherence and behaviours to prevent and treat anaemia among pregnant and lactating Indian women.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980019003938_as2\" sec-type=\"other\"><jats:title>Design:<\/jats:title><jats:p>In-depth interviews and focus group discussions with women and key informant interviews with health officials and workers.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980019003938_as3\" sec-type=\"other\"><jats:title>Setting:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Four districts in two Indian states: Allahabad and Bara Banki districts in Uttar Pradesh and Chikkballapura and Mandya districts in Karnataka.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980019003938_as4\" sec-type=\"other\"><jats:title>Participants:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Pregnant and lactating women (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> 65) and district officials and community health workers (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> 14).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980019003938_as5\" sec-type=\"other\"><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Most women were aware of anaemia but did not understand its seriousness and consequences. All women received IFA supplements (predominantly for free), but many were not adherent because of side effects; lack of information from healthcare providers on the causes of anaemia, its seriousness and solutions and low social support. To address anaemia, women were most confident in their ability to prepare and eat healthier foods but lacked control over resources such as appropriate food availability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980019003938_as6\" sec-type=\"other\"><jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Based on the findings, we recommend multicomponent interventions to train healthcare providers, address systemic barriers and involve family members to support IFA supplement adherence and dietary changes. 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