2016
DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12233
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Translating formative research findings into a behaviour change strategy to promote antenatal calcium and iron and folic acid supplementation in western Kenya

Abstract: The World Health Organization now recommends integrating calcium supplements into antenatal micronutrient supplementation programmes to prevent pre-eclampsia, a leading cause of maternal mortality. As countries consider integrating calcium supplementation into antenatal care (ANC), it is important to identify context-specific barriers and facilitators to delivery and adherence. Such insights can be gained from women's and health workers' experiences with iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements. We conducted in-d… Show more

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“…In our formative research in Kenya, health workers and women reported low levels of support for pregnant women (Martin et al . ). In Tanzania, one study of a treatment partner intervention to increase adherence to antiretroviral therapy reported partners provided additional support beyond adherence (O'Laughlin et al .…”
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“…In our formative research in Kenya, health workers and women reported low levels of support for pregnant women (Martin et al . ). In Tanzania, one study of a treatment partner intervention to increase adherence to antiretroviral therapy reported partners provided additional support beyond adherence (O'Laughlin et al .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…In addition, many women and health workers reported women generally receive little support from their husbands during pregnancy, but some women reported husbands or female relatives reminded and encouraged them to take IFA (Martin et al . ).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 97%
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