Micronutrient deficiencies and their co-occurrence among pregnant women in Mbeya region, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: Micronutrient deficiencies, a global concern affecting vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, pose significant public health challenges. Specifically, micronutrient deficiencies in iron, vitamin A, iodine and folate have been of greatest public health concern among pregnant women. This study aimed to evaluate the co-occurrence of selected multiple micronutrient deficiencies among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care (ANC) in Mbeya, Tanzania. Employing a cross-sectional design, data were gathered from 420 pregnant women aged 15-49 years attending ANC in Mbeya Region. Semi-structured questionnaires captured socio-demographic data, and blood samples were collected for biomarkers assessment. The study used Stata 17.0 to analyze the data. Results revealed that six out of ten pregn

SUBMITTER: Mchau G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11573179 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature