Effectiveness of public health education on the uptake of iron and folic acid supplements among pregnant women: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial

Introduction Iron deficiency is the most prevalent micronutrient deficiency in pregnancy globally responsible for nearly 120 000 maternal deaths per year and a fifth of maternal mortality. Over 46% of pregnant women in Africa and 62% of pregnant women in Kenya are anaemic. Anaemia has severe economi...

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Main Authors: Haron Njiru, Eunice Njogu, Mary W Gitahi, Ephantus Kabiru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-09-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/9/e063615.full