Prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation in the Parepare district, Indonesia; population characteristics and intake adherence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Micronutrient deficiencies among pregnant women remain highly prevalent in low and middle-income countries. Multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) has been proven more beneficial than standard iron-folic acid supplementation in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Limited data on adherence to MMS in pregnant women in programmatic settings is available. Therefore, our study aims to assess adherence to the recommended intake of a multiple micronutrient supplement (UNIMMAP-MMS) in relation to demographic characteristics alongside a community-based MMS program.

Method

A prospective longitudinal study was performed in the Parepare district, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, including 1216 participants. MMS was provided at the first antenatal care visit and wome

SUBMITTER: Battung SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905687 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature