Validity of self-reported receipt of iron supplements during pregnancy: implications for coverage measurement

• Main Authors: Mufaro Kanyangarara (Author), Joanne Katz (Author), Melinda K. Munos (Author), Subarna K. Khatry (Author), Luke C. Mullany (Author), Neff Walker (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy is an underlying cause of maternal deaths, and reducing risk through routine iron supplementation is a key component of antenatal care (ANC) programs in most low- and middle income countries. Supplementation coverage during pregnancy is est...