Geographical disparities and determinants of adherence to iron folate supplementation among pregnant women in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of the Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey of 2019
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061900
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to investigate geographic disparities and determinants of adherence to iron and folate supplementation among pregnant women in Ethiopia. Method A secondary data analysis was performed using data from the Ethiopian Mini… read more here.
Keywords: iron; pregnant women; analysis; iron folate ... See more keywords
Compliance with iron-folate supplementation among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12978-025-01944-z
Abstract: Iron-folate supplementation is a vital and economical approach to preventing iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. The World Health Organization targets 70% compliance, while Ethiopia's 2030 National Nutrition Program-II aims for 50% of pregnant women… read more here.
Keywords: iron folate; iron; pregnant women; compliance ... See more keywords
Influences of Folate Supplementation on Homocysteine and Cognition in Patients with Folate Deficiency and Cognitive Impairment
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DOI: 10.3390/nu12103138
Abstract: Although folate deficiency was reported to be associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, influence of folate supplementation on cognition remains controversial. Therefore, we explored the effects of folate supplementation on the cognition and Homocysteine (Hcy) level in relatively… read more here.
Keywords: folate deficiency; deficiency; cognitive impairment; folate supplementation ... See more keywords
Effects of Folate Supplementation on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness, Biomarkers of Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Carbamazepine-Treated Epileptic Children
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DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_152_18
Abstract: Background: This study was conducted to assess the effects of folate supplementation on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), biomarkers of inflammation, and oxidative stress in carbamazepine-treated epileptic children. Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried… read more here.
Keywords: effects folate; folate supplementation; epileptic children; supplementation ... See more keywords