Malaria prevention in pregnancy, birthweight, and neonatal mortality: a meta-analysis of 32 national cross-sectional datasets in Africa
Background Low birthweight is a significant risk factor for neonatal and infant death. A
prominent cause of low birthweight is infection with Plasmodium falciparum during …
prominent cause of low birthweight is infection with Plasmodium falciparum during …
[HTML][HTML] Malaria in pregnancy
EN Takem, U D'Alessandro - Mediterranean journal of hematology …, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Pregnant women have a higher risk of malaria compared to non-pregnant women. This
review provides an update on knowledge acquired since 2000 on P. falciparum and P. vivax …
review provides an update on knowledge acquired since 2000 on P. falciparum and P. vivax …
Demographic and health surveys: a profile
Abstract Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) are comparable nationally representative
household surveys that have been conducted in more than 85 countries worldwide since …
household surveys that have been conducted in more than 85 countries worldwide since …
[HTML][HTML] Adherence to iron supplementation in 22 sub-Saharan African countries and associated factors among pregnant women: a large population-based study
Background Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a significant public health problem
in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is associated with serious adverse health outcomes …
in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is associated with serious adverse health outcomes …
Adherence to iron with folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care follow up at Debre Tabor General …
Introduction Nutritional anemia is a major public health problem throughout the world,
particularly in developing countries. Iron with folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is …
particularly in developing countries. Iron with folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is …
[HTML][HTML] Iron interventions for women and children in low-income countries
RJ Stoltzfus - The Journal of nutrition, 2011 - Elsevier
The WHO estimates that 41% of women and 27% of children suffer from anemia due to iron
deficiency. The consequences of iron deficiency anemia include suboptimal mental and …
deficiency. The consequences of iron deficiency anemia include suboptimal mental and …
[HTML][HTML] Why nutritional iron deficiency persists as a worldwide problem
SR Lynch - The Journal of nutrition, 2011 - Elsevier
The earliest studies of food iron absorption employing biosynthetically incorporated
radioisotopes were published in the 1950s. Wheat flour has been fortified with iron in …
radioisotopes were published in the 1950s. Wheat flour has been fortified with iron in …
[HTML][HTML] Adherence and associated factors to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal care in public hospitals of Dire Dawa …
Y Solomon, A Sema, T Menberu - European Journal of Midwifery, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
METHODS An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from 1
January 2019 to 30 June 2019. In all, 416 pregnant women were selected using a …
January 2019 to 30 June 2019. In all, 416 pregnant women were selected using a …
Multiple micronutrient powders for home (point‐of‐use) fortification of foods in pregnant women
PS Suchdev, JP Peña‐Rosas… - Cochrane Database of …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background It is estimated that 32 million pregnant women suffer from anaemia worldwide.
Due to increased metabolic demands, pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to …
Due to increased metabolic demands, pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to …
[HTML][HTML] Maternal Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Is Associated with Lower Risk of Low Birth Weight in India1–3
Y Balarajan, SV Subramanian, WW Fawzi - The Journal of nutrition, 2013 - Elsevier
Improving maternal nutrition is an important step toward reducing low birth weight (LBW)
and its sequelae. In India, an estimated 7.5 million babies are born each year with LBW …
and its sequelae. In India, an estimated 7.5 million babies are born each year with LBW …