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Preventive Treatments of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy : A Review of Their Effectiveness and Implications for Health System Strengthening
Joint Authors
Oladunjoye, Adeolu O.
Osungbade, Kayode O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
We conducted a review of effectiveness of preventive treatments of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy in developing countries and highlighted their constraints as well as interventions required to strengthen the health services.
Methods.
Literature from Pubmed (MEDLINE), AJOL, Google Scholar, and Cochrane database was reviewed.
Results.
Evidence-based preventive treatment options for iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy include prophylaxis iron supplements and food fortification with iron.
Evidence abounds on their effectiveness in reducing the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy.
However, these prospects are threatened by side effects of iron supplements, low utilization of maternal health service in developing countries, partial implementation of preventive treatments, and weak infrastructure and political commitment to implement mass fortification of local staple foods by national governments.
Conclusion.
Sustainability of effectiveness of preventive treatments of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy could be achieved if the identified threats are adequately addressed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osungbade, Kayode O.& Oladunjoye, Adeolu O.. 2012. Preventive Treatments of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy : A Review of Their Effectiveness and Implications for Health System Strengthening. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472881
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osungbade, Kayode O.& Oladunjoye, Adeolu O.. Preventive Treatments of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy : A Review of Their Effectiveness and Implications for Health System Strengthening. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472881
American Medical Association (AMA)
Osungbade, Kayode O.& Oladunjoye, Adeolu O.. Preventive Treatments of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy : A Review of Their Effectiveness and Implications for Health System Strengthening. Journal of Pregnancy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472881
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472881