Adherence to and predictors of iron-folate acid supplementation among pregnant women in a pastoral population in Ghana: a community-based cross-sectional study
Yula Salifu, Yaa Nyarko Agyeman, Joseph Lasong · 2024
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Yula Salifu, Yaa Nyarko Agyeman, and Joseph Lasong study iron folate pill use among pregnant Fulani women in Ghana in 2024. These pills cut anemia in pregnancy worldwide. Sticking to them is the weak point, above all in minority groups. One hundred thirty women in a pastoral district were surveyed. Records and supplement history set who qualified.
Under half took the pills at all, and near a third of those stuck to the plan. Forgetting and stock gaps were the top blocks. Two thirds showed poor knowledge of the pills. Spouse job, spouse income, and knowledge each predicted use. The authors urge teaching drives aimed at nomadic groups. Antenatal visits are the natural channel.
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| CREATOR | Yula Salifu, Yaa Nyarko Agyeman, Joseph Lasong |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |