Preconception care in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and its correlation with knowledge level among women in the reproductive age group

Objective: Preconception care is aimed to promote optimal health in women before conception to reduce or prevent poor pregnancy outcomes. Although there are several published primary studies from sub-Saharan African countries on preconception care, they need to quantify the extent of preconception c...

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Main Authors: Demelash Woldeyohannes, Yohannes Tekalegn, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Zeleke Hailemariam, Desta Erkalo, Abraham Zegeye, Habtamu Tamrat, Akililu Habte, Aiggan Tamene, Fitsum Endale, Biruk Ertiban, Tekle Ejajo, Lolamo Kelbiso, Lombamo Liranso, Fikreab Desta, Dejene Ermias, Lillian Mwanri, Joanne C. Enticott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-02-01
Series:SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231153511