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Magnitude and factors associated with adherence to Iron-folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Eritrean refugee camps, northern Ethiopia.

Mekdemariam GetachewMebrahtu AbayHiwet ZelalemTirhas GebremedhinTeklit GrumAlemayehu Bayray
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2018)
Adherence rate of iron-folic acid supplementation during pregnancy in the study area is relatively low. Proper counseling and health promotion about Iron-Folic Acid tablet intake, promoting the benefits of early and frequent ANC visit, health promotion on anemia prevention and health benefits of the importance of iron-folic acid supplements are recommended to increase adherence with iron-folic acid supplementation.
Keyphrases
  • health promotion
  • iron deficiency
  • mental health
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • metabolic syndrome
  • climate change
  • hepatitis c virus
  • physical activity
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • human health
  • weight loss