Factors associated with iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant teenagers in Ashanti Region, Ghana: A hospital-based prospective cohort study.

Factors associated with iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant teenagers in Ashanti Region, Ghana: A hospital-based prospective cohort study.

<h4>Background</h4>Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) is reportedly high in pregnant adults and the causes well studied. However, among pregnant teenagers, the levels and associated factors of IDA are not fully understood.<h4>Methods</h4>In a prospective cohort study among Ghanaia...

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Main Authors: Reginald Adjetey Annan, Linda Afriyie Gyimah, Charles Apprey, Anthony Kwaku Edusei, Odeafo Asamoah-Boakye, Linda Nana Esi Aduku, Wisdom Azanu, Herman E Lutterodt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250246

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250246

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