Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Kasulu Communities in North-Western Tanzania

• Hauptverfasser: Winfrida B. Lyoba (Verfasst von), Joyce D. Mwakatoga (Verfasst von), Charles Festo (Verfasst von), Jackline Mrema (Verfasst von), Ester Elisaria (Verfasst von)
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• Veröffentlicht: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction. Pregnant women are at a high risk of anaemia, with iron-folate deficiency being the most common cause of anaemia among pregnant women. Despite the well-known importance of iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) during pregnancy, adherence to these supplements is relatively low and...