Barriers and facilitators of micronutrient supplementation among non-pregnant women of reproductive age in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of anaemia among South African women of reproductive age (WRA) remains high at 39%. Multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) may be an effective strategy in the prevention and management of anaemia. Our aim was to understand facilitators and barriers to preconception MMS adherence and to explore perceptions and beliefs of MMS in the prevention and treatment of anaemia among non-pregnant WRA. This qualitative study was embedded in a preconception MMS intervention trial of WRA and was conducted in two phases. Phase one assessed the barriers and facilitators of MMS adherence. Individual interviews were conducted with the community health workers (n = 7) administering MMS, and with non-pregnant WRA (n = 25) participating in the trial. Phase two included four focus groups wit

SUBMITTER: Silubonde TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021408 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature