A Mixed-Method Study on Iron-Folic Acid Adherence and its Determinants among Pregnant Women in Puducherry, India

• Main Authors: Poosarla Saimaa (Author), Mathiyalagen Prakash (Author), Jayabal Pandiamunian (Author), Pulavarthi Sabita (Author), Kanagasabapathy Sivagami (Author), Mausumi Basu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Anaemia poses a significant risk to maternal health, contributing to preventable morbidity and mortality among pregnant women. Iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements are provided free of charge to meet the pregnancy's nutritional needs; however, consumption and adherence remains subopt...