Piloting Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation Within the Routine Antenatal Care System in Ethiopia: Insights From Stakeholders.

ABSTRACT: In low and middle-income countries, addressing maternal and child nutrition needs is crucial. Prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) holds promise in reducing low birthweight and preterm births. Ethiopia is considering a transition from the provision of iron-folate supplementation to the provision of MMS in antenatal care, guided by WHO guidelines. This paper explores stakeholders' early perceptions and experiences in piloting that transition in five Ethiopian regions, informing decision making about future policy and scale-up. We used a qualitative study involving interviews and document reviews to assess the MMS pilot, analyzing themes with Nvivo 12 software. Key informant interviews revealed challenges such as supply chain issues and funding constraints, along with propos

SUBMITTER: Berhanu AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11956033 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature