A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Botswana

A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Botswana

Abstract Background Antenatal iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation remains an effective strategy in the prevention of maternal anemia and low birthweight and is universally recommended by WHO. However, uptake of IFA has varied globally due to challenges with acceptability, supply and distributi...

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Main Authors: Poloko Kebaabetswe, Modiegi Diseko, Rebecca Zash, Gloria Mayondi, Judith Mabuta, Mompati Mmalane, Joseph Makhema, Shahin Lockman, Letumile Moeng, Elizabeth Lowenthal, Roger Shapiro, Ellen C. Caniglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Iron
Folic Acid
Antenatal Supplementation
Barriers and Facilitators
Pregnancy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20685-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20685-5

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