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A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in...

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A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Botswana

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A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Botswana

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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BMC public health, 2024-12, Vol.24 (1), p.3369-12, Article 3369

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English

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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Contents

Antenatal iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation remains an effective strategy in the prevention of maternal anemia and low birthweight and is universally recommended by WHO. However, uptake of IFA has varied globally due to challenges with acceptability, supply and distribution, counselling and knowledge, and access to health services. In Botsw...

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A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Botswana

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_1fde55f54a9446f1a8de307a8aeef32d

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_1fde55f54a9446f1a8de307a8aeef32d

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1471-2458

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1471-2458

DOI

10.1186/s12889-024-20685-5

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