Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Felix Bahati; Salome Kairu-Wanyoike; Japheth Mativo Nzioki

doi:https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16699.2

doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16699.2

Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Felix Bahati

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,

Salome Kairu-Wanyoike

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Japheth Mativo Nzioki

1

Wellcome open research

Volume: 6, Pages: 80 - 80

Published: Jul 5, 2021

Abstract

Background: Maternal anaemia is a public health problem worldwide, and its aetiology is linked to iron deficiency. The high nutrient demand during pregnancy exacerbates the condition. To meet the increased nutritional demand, supplementation of iron and folic acid (IFA) is key. The supplements are provided freely to pregnant women during antenatal visits at public health facilities, however, their uptake and adherence...

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Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

DOI

doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16699.2

Published Date

Jul 5, 2021

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Wellcome open research

Volume

6

Pages

80 - 80

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