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

• Main Authors: Opeyemi R. Akinajo (Author), Ochuwa A. Babah (Author), Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas (Author), Lenka Beňová (Author), Nadia A. Sam-Agudu (Author), Mobolanle R. Balogun (Author), Victoria O. Adaramoye (Author), Hadiza S. Galadanci (Author), Rachel A. Quao (Author), Bosede Bukola Afolabi (Author), Kristi Sidney Annerstedt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...