Rationale, design, methodology and sample characteristics for the Vietnam pre-conceptual micronutrient supplementation trial (PRECONCEPT): a randomized controlled study
Authors:
- Phuong H NguyenPNPhuong H Nguyen
- Alyssa E LoweALAlyssa E Lowe
- Reynaldo MartorellRMReynaldo Martorell
- Hieu NguyenHNHieu Nguyen
- Hoa PhamHPHoa Pham
- Son NguyenSNSon Nguyen
- Kimberly B HardingKHKimberly B Harding
- Lynnette M NeufeldLNLynnette M Neufeld
- Gregory A ReinhartGRGregory A Reinhart
- Usha RamakrishnanURUsha Ramakrishnan
Open Access
- 24 October 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 12 (1) , 898
Abstract
Low birth weight and maternal anemia remain intractable problems in many developing countries. The adequacy of the current strategy of providing iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements only during pregnancy has been questioned given many women enter pregnancy with poor iron stores, the substantial micronutrient demand by maternal and fetal tissues, and programmatic issues related to timing and coverage of prenatal care. Weekly IFA supplementation for women of reproductive age (WRA) improves iron status and reduces the burden of anemia in the short term, but few studies have evaluated subsequent pregnancy and birth outcomes.Keywords
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