Adherence and acceptability of multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy: Study protocol for a cluster-randomized non-inferiority trial in Cambodia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements are currently provided to Cambodian women during pregnancy. However, recent research has found benefits of a multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS) over just IFA alone on several outcomes of perinatal and infant health. The Ministry of Health in Cambodia has proposed a transition from IFA to MMS but to effectively guide this transition requires implementation research on the acceptability and adherence to MMS (over IFA).

Methods

This non-inferiority trial aims to assess the adherence and acceptability of IFA (60 mg elemental iron and 400 μg folic acid) compared to MMS (standard UNIMMAP formulation including 15 micronutrients) during antenatal care in Cambodia. A prospective cohort of 1545 pregnant women will be assigned to on

SUBMITTER: Hoang MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11057137 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature