Screening and treatment practices for iron deficiency in anaemic pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers in Nigeria.

<h4>Background</h4>Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy is a significant contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally. Despite international and national guidelines for its screening and treatment, knowledge and prescription practices of healthcare providers var...

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Main Authors: Ochuwa Adiketu Babah, Lenka Beňová, Claudia Hanson, Ajibola Ibraheem Abioye, Elin C Larsson, Bosede Bukola Afolabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310912