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Adequate knowledge and proper utilization of iodized salt in the household is a significant factor in the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders. This study was aimed at assessing knowledge and utilization of iodized salt and associated factors among the Fitche town community. A total of 470 individuals in the household were participated. About 58.6% of the respondents had good knowledge of iodized salt use and 52.6% use adequately iodized salt. Having higher monthly income [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.97, 95%confidence interval (CI):1.05-8.42], having family health insurance [AOR=2.57, 95%CI:1.15-5.74] and being aware of iodine deficiency consequences [AOR=1.88, 95%CI:1.03-3.40)] were significantly associated with proper utilization of iodized salt. Besides, acquiring health advice on iodized salt [AOR=2.20, 95%CI:1.10-4.40] and educational status [AOR=0.14, 95%CI:0.03-0.56] were shown significant association with the knowledge of respondents on iodized salt use. Even though knowledge of iodized salt use in the study area is higher as compared to other findings, the coverage of proper iodized salt utilization is less than the world health organization recommendation of iodized salt use in households. Therefore, promoting the knowledge and utilization of iodized salt should be strengthened. Additionally, routine testing and monitoring for iodine levels in salt sold in the markets and used by households have enormous benefits.

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Knowledge and Utilization of Iodized Salt and Associated Factors among Households of Fitche Town, Central Ethiopia, 2020: A Community based Cross-Sectional Study