Acceptability of IV iron treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy in Nigeria: a qualitative study with pregnant women, domestic decision-makers, and health care providers

Acceptability of IV iron treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy in Nigeria: a qualitative study with pregnant women, domestic decision-makers, and health care providers

Abstract Background Anaemia in pregnancy causes a significant burden of maternal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, with prevalence ranging from 25 to 45% in Nigeria. The main treatment, daily oral iron, is associated with suboptimal adherence and effectiveness. Among pregnant women with...

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Main Authors: Opeyemi R. Akinajo, Ochuwa A. Babah, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Lenka Beňová, Nadia A. Sam-Agudu, Mobolanle R. Balogun, Victoria O. Adaramoye, Hadiza S. Galadanci, Rachel A. Quao, Bosede Bukola Afolabi, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia
Pregnancy
Acceptability
Intravenous iron
Oral iron
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01743-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01743-y

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