Concurrent Micronutrient Deficiencies Are Low and Micronutrient Status Is Not Related to Common Health Indicators in Ghanaian Women Expecting to Become Pregnant.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Micronutrients are important for reproductive health and pregnancy, but the status of multiple vitamins and minerals is rarely measured in women before pregnancy.

Objectives

We aimed to assess the status and concurrent deficiencies of micronutrients among women before pregnancy and their relation with common health indicators.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study that recruited women who expected to become pregnant within the next 6 mo in Asesewa, Ghana, a semi-urban community. Women self-reported demographics and health history. We measured blood pressure, height, and weight and conducted a blood draw and hemoglobin assessment (n = 98). We measured serum/plasma concentrations of ferritin, iron, total iron binding capacity, zinc, copper, retinol,

SUBMITTER: Gernand AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6554457 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature