May 11, 2020 Global folate status in women of reproductive age: a systematic review with emphasis on methodological issues The aim of this paper was to review current data on folate status of women of reproductive age.
May 11, 2020 Feasibility of integrating calcium and iron–folate supplementation to prevent preeclampsia and anemia in pregnancy in primary healthcare facilities in Kenya This paper addressed the barriers to integrating calcium supplementation in antenatal care
Survey May 11, 2020 Factors associated with socio‐demographic characteristics and antenatal care and iron supplement use in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Senegal The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with the uptake of antenatal care (ANC) and iron supplementation among women in Afar, Ethiopia
May 11, 2020 Evaluating the Vitamin A Supplementation Programme in northern Ghana: Has it contributed to improved child survival? The present case study evaluates the effectiveness of Ghana’s National Vitamin A Programme
Survey May 11, 2020 Ethiopian women’s perspectives on antenatal care and iron‐folic acid supplementation: Insights for translating global antenatal calcium guidelines into practice The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to integrating antenatal calcium supplementation and how best to design future programs.
May 11, 2020 Delivering Vitamin A Supplements to Children Aged 6 to 59 Months: Comparing Delivery Through Mass Campaign and Through Routine Health Services in Ethiopia This study compares the cost and effectiveness of two delivery methods of vitamin A supplements to under 5-year-old children in Ethiopia: Child Health Days (campaigns) and routine delivery via the com
May 11, 2020 Daily iron supplementation for improving anaemia, iron status and health in menstruating women The present study provides a systematic review of evidence on the effects of daily iron supplementation on anaemia and iron status, as well as on physical, psychological and neurocognitive health
May 11, 2020 Copenhagen Consensus 2008 – Best Practice Paper: Micronutrient Supplements for Child Survival (Vitamin A and Zinc) group of world‐renowned economists ranked micronutrient supplements (specifically high‐dose vitamin A, and therapeutic zinc supplements for children with diarrhea) as the top international development
May 10, 2020 Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Preeclampsia: Translating Guidelines into Practice in Low-Income Countries This study summarized key evidence on dosage regimen, supplement formulation, and alignment with other antenatal nutritional interventions and offer views on good practices.
May 10, 2020 Barriers and enablers for iron folic acid (IFA) supplementation in pregnant women This paper reviews and summarizes the barriers and enablers for improved coverage and utilization of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements by pregnant women in 7 countries in Africa and Asia.