Vitamin A deficiency among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) during pregnancy is a public health challenge in low-income countries. There are inconsistent findings that can affect policy in planning appropriate intervention. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to summarize the evidence in order to identify existing gaps and propose strategies to reduce VAD during pregnancy in Ethiopia.

Methods

This study included published and unpublished observational studies searched from different databases (PubMed, CINHAL [EBSCO], Embase, Google Scholar, Directory of Open Access Journals, Web of Sciences, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Google Search and MedNar). Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata version 14 software. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed. Forest p

SUBMITTER: Eyeberu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629954 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature