Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bwindi Community Hospital, Western Uganda.
Christine NimwesigaMereth MureziIvan Mugisha TaremwaPublished in: International journal of reproductive medicine (2021)
This study found a low adherence of iron and folic acid supplementation and was associated with obstetric and client- and health system-related characteristics. To this end, there is a need for individualized strategies targeting such factors and intensifying health education, guidance, and counseling to optimize adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation.
Keyphrases
- pregnant women
- healthcare
- iron deficiency
- mental health
- quality improvement
- public health
- glycemic control
- palliative care
- south africa
- type diabetes
- emergency department
- cancer therapy
- health information
- smoking cessation
- chronic pain
- social media
- insulin resistance
- adverse drug
- hiv testing
- affordable care act
- health promotion