“There is Iron and Iron…” Burkinabè Women’s Perceptions of Iron Supplementation: A Qualitative Study
“There is Iron and Iron…” Burkinabè Women’s Perceptions of Iron Supplementation: A Qualitative Study
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Compaore, A. , Gies, S. , Brabin, B. , Tinto, H. and Brabin, L.
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Boston: Springer US
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English
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Boston: Springer US
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Most pregnant women in Burkina Faso are iron deficient and many are anemic. This study assessed women’s understanding of anemia and the role of iron in preventing and treating this condition. A qualitative study was conducted within a randomized controlled trial of weekly iron supplementation in a rural malaria endemic area. Focus groups with women...
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“There is Iron and Iron…” Burkinabè Women’s Perceptions of Iron Supplementation: A Qualitative Study
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4167572
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4167572
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1092-7875
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1573-6628
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10.1007/s10995-014-1443-x
