Knowledge and Practice of Childbearing Women in Saudi Arabia towards Folic Acid Supplement—Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Practice of Childbearing Women in Saudi Arabia towards Folic Acid Supplement—Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study

Background and objectives: Neural tube defects are congenital anomalies which canlead to infant death and serious disability. They are initiated during embryogenesis, between the 23rd and 27th day of fetal life, and can be prevented by the administration of folic acid. Therefore, this study aims to...

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Main Authors: Mohamed N. Al Arifi, Ali M. Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Naif Alotaibi, Salmeen D. Babelghaith, Abdulrahman Alwhaibi, Sary Alsanea, Sultan M. Alghadeer, Nasser M. Al-Arifi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
knowledge
practices
folic acid
birth defects
supplementation
Saudi Arabia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/2/357

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