A root cause analysis of sub-optimal uptake and compliance to iron and folic acid supplementation in pregnancy in 7 districts of Zambia

Abstract Background Iron and Folic Acid are two of the micronutrients recommended for pregnant women to support optimal maternal outcomes with regard to preventing anaemia and foetal birth defects. It is difficult to establish if women provided with iron and folic acid supplementation in Zambia bene...

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Main Authors: Moses C. Simuyemba, Phoebe A. Bwembya, Mumbi Chola, Charles Michelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2700-1