Time for change is now: Experiences of participants in a community-based approach for iron and folic acid supplementation in a rural county in Kenya, a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS) is recommended by World Health Organization as part of antenatal care to prevent anaemia in pregnancy. In 2010, Kenya adopted this recommendation and the current policy is to provide one combined IFAS tablet for daily use throughout pregnancy, free of charge, in all public health facilities. However, adherence remains low over the years though anaemia in pregnancy remains high. Integration of IFAS into community-based interventions has been recommended because of its excellent outcome. Using Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to distribute IFAS has not been implemented in Kenya before.

Methods

Following an intervention study implementing a community-based approach for IFAS in five public health facilities in Lari Sub-Coun

SUBMITTER: Kamau MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6964883 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature