Background Folate and iron deficiency during pregnancy are risk factors for anaemia,
preterm delivery, and low birth weight, and may contribute to poor neonatal health and …

Background Anaemia during pregnancy can lead to adverse maternal and perinatal
outcomes. The WHO recommends that all pregnant women in areas where anaemia is …

Background Macro and micronutrients including iron and folic acid deficiencies are
prevalent in Kenya, particularly during pregnancy resulting in anaemia. Despite efforts to …

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 …

Background: Iron deficiency is a highly prevalent micronutrient abnormality and the most
common cause of anemia globally, worsening the burden of adverse pregnancy and child …

Background Anemia is one of the world's leading cause of disability and the most serious
global public health issues. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted very …

Background Anaemia in pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality
and poor birth outcomes in low-and middle-income countries. The most common cause of …

ObjectivePrematurity, stillbirth and other adverse birth outcomes remain major concerns in
resource-limited settings. Poor dietary intake of micronutrients during pregnancy has been …

Anemia in pregnancy, which is a public health concern for most developing countries, is
predominantly caused by iron deficiency. At least, 180 days of iron and folic acid (IFA) …

Aims/Objectives. This study assessed the adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation
and the associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Bwindi …