Factors associated with non-use of antenatal iron and folic acid supplements among Pakistani women: a cross sectional household survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

World Health Organization recommends a standard daily oral dose of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements throughout pregnancy to begin as early as possible. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of use of antenatal IFA supplements, and the socio-demographic factors associated with the non-use of antenatal IFA supplements from 14 selected districts in Pakistan.

Methods

Data was derived from a cross sectional household survey conducted in 14 project districts across Pakistan. Trained female field workers conducted interviews with married women of reproductive age from December 2011 to March 2012. Women with the most recent live births in the preceding five years of the survey were selected for this study. Data was analysed by using STATA 13 an

SUBMITTER: Nisar YB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4162926 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature