Moshood O. Omotayo, Katherine L. Dickin, David L. Pelletier, Erick O. Mwanga, Jacqueline Kung’u, and Rebecca J. Stoltzfus.

Published: October 1, 2017

Overview

This study aimed to test whether a simplified supplementation regimen would improve adherence to antenatal calcium supplements in women in rural Kenya.

The authors conducted a parallel cluster randomized non-inferiority trial in 16 primary healthcare facilities in rural Kenya to compare the mean daily supplement intake associated with two dosing regimens.

The results showed that a simpler, lower-dose regimen led to significantly lower supplement intake than the more complex regimen recommended by the World Health Organization.

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Kenya

Micronutrients

Calcium

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Research