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Maternal Knowledge Associated with the Prevalence of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women in Muntinlupa, Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Tadashi YamashitaRamon Emilio Daniel RocesCecilia Ladines-LlaveMaria Teresa Reyes TuliaoMary Wanjira KamauChika YamadaYuko TanakaKyoko ShimazawaSaori IwamotoHiroya Matsuo
Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2021)
Maternal knowledge about the benefits of taking IFAS was significantly associated with the prevalence of IFAS among pregnant women in Muntinlupa, Philippines. There is a pressing need to improve health education on the benefits of IFAS among pregnant women to increase its prevalence. This emphasizes the necessity of increased involvement of health care providers and CHWs to increase women's knowledge of IFAS benefits and support them through pregnancy.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • risk factors
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • public health
  • birth weight
  • physical activity
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • preterm birth
  • skeletal muscle
  • health insurance
  • cervical cancer screening