Folic acid usage and associated factors in the prevention of neural tube defects among pregnant women in Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

MA Dessie, EG Zeleke, SB Workie… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2017‏ - Springer
Background Neural tube defects are among the most common birth defects, contributing to
miscarriage, infant mortality, severe congenital abnormalities and serious disabilities. It is …

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding supplemental iron and folic acid amongst women delivering in Edaga-Hamus community hospital: a cross-sectional study …

MB Tsegai, AH Berhe, SB Tesfaezgi… - … Journal of Women's …, 2023‏ - Taylor & Francis
Purpose In Eritrea, every pregnant woman is provided with a supplemental iron and folic
acid (IFA) tablet starting from the first antenatal visit throughout the end of pregnancy. In …

Parents' perceived knowledge and beliefs on congenital malformations and their causes in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. A qualitative study

M Taye - Plos one, 2021‏ - journals.plos.org
Introduction Knowledge and beliefs of people on congenital malformations and their causes
differ from society to society. As a result, there is a paucity of understanding community …

[PDF][PDF] Factors associated with folic acid knowledge and intake among pregnant women in Sudan

MA Alsammani, A Kunna, EM Adam - Eastern Mediterranean Health …, 2017‏ - apps.who.int
Preconceptual folic acid use is known to have a protective effect against neural tube defects
(NTDs). This study assessed knowledge and determinants of awareness on folic acid use …

Folic acid use in planned pregnancy: an Italian survey

M De Santis, T Quattrocchi, I Mappa… - Maternal and child …, 2013‏ - Springer
It is well known that periconceptional folic acid supplementation decreases the risk of neural
tube defects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the attitudes and practices of women with …

Knowledge and awareness of folic acid usage in Saudi pregnant women in Riyadh city from 2019-2020

S AlDuraibi, J Al-Mutawa - Journal of Family Medicine and Primary …, 2020‏ - journals.lww.com
Background: Folic acid (FA) supplementation is an important intervention to avoid nutritional
deficiencies during pregnancy and later on will have an effect on mother and fetus …

The prevalence of neural tube defects in live born neonates in Kano, North-Western Nigeria

LJC Anyanwu, B Danborno… - Sub-Saharan African …, 2015‏ - journals.lww.com
Background: Neural tube defects (NTDs) are congenital malformations of the cranium, spine,
and nervous system. About 350,000 infants are born with NTDs yearly worldwide. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Awareness of folic acid intake among women in the childbearing age in hail region—Saudi Arabia

M Al-Holy, S Epuru, D Abu-Jamous… - Food and Nutrition …, 2013‏ - scirp.org
This study evaluated the awareness of folic acid, timing of folic acid supplementation and
source of knowledge of folic acid intake in Hail region-Saudi Arabia. A sample of 300 …

Predictors of receiving care and folic acid supplementation prior to pregnancy: a large cross-sectional study in Shiraz, Iran

N Izaddoost, L Amiri-Farahani, F Sajjadian… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2024‏ - Springer
Background and aim Preconceptional care aims to improve health and is influenced by
various factors including health literacy. Considering the importance and necessity of high …

[PDF][PDF] Patterns and determinants of preconception health behaviors in Iranian women

RR LATIFNEJAD, R Bayrami, M Javadnoori… - 2016‏ - sid.ir
Background: Preconception HEALTH BEHAVIOR s (PCHBs) include couples' planning for
pregnancy and changing their lifestyle to have a greater chance of fertility and desirable …