Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among married women in 19 sub-Saharan African countries.

Betregiorgis ZegeyeFelix Emeka AnyiamBright Opoku AhinkorahEdward Kwabena AmeyawEugene BuduAbdul-Aziz SeiduOlumuyiwa Omonaiye

Published in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2021)

The findings show that nearly half of the married women are affected by anemia. Enhancing partners' educational levels, and economic empowerment of women, strengthening family planning services, and working with religious leaders to reduce the perception and religious beliefs related to food restrictions can be the main focus to reduce the burden of anemia among married women in SSA.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
chronic kidney disease
cervical cancer screening
healthcare
breast cancer risk
risk factors
iron deficiency
pregnant women
climate change
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hiv testing