Compliance with Iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) and associated factors among pregnant women: results from a cross-sectional study in Kiambu County, Kenya

Abstract Background Macro and micronutrients including iron and folic acid deficiencies are prevalent in Kenya, particularly during pregnancy resulting in anaemia. Despite efforts to control anaemia in pregnancy by adopting Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS), this public health problem has p...

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Main Authors: Mary Wanjira Kamau, Waithira Mirie, Samuel Kimani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5437-2