Adherence to iron prophylactic therapy during pregnancy in an urban regional hospital in South Africa

Background: Iron and folic acid supplementation plays a major role in the prevention and control of iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy. Therefore, this study assesses adherence to prophylactic iron supplementation during the antenatal period in South Africa. Methods: An observational study was con...

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Main Authors: Princess Z. Mkhize, T. Naicker, O. A. Onyangunga, J. Moodley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-10-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4937