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Effect of Blister vs. Loose Packaged Iron-Folic Acid on Pregnant Women in Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Effect of Blister vs. Loose Packaged Iron-Folic Acid on Pregnant Women in Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This document is a research poster titled A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Dispensing Blister and Traditional Loose Packaged Iron-Folic Acid Supplements on Adherence Measured by Count on Next Return Visit and Hemoglobin Levels among Pregnant Women at Mulago and Kawempe National Referral Hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
2023
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Abstract
The study investigates the effectiveness of blister-packaged iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements compared to traditional loose packaging on adherence to treatment and hemoglobin levels among pregnant women in Uganda. The study's findings suggest that blister packaging has no significant effect on IFA adherence, but hemoglobin levels were higher in the blister packaging group. The study also highlights the importance of education and accountability in promoting IFA intake among pregnant women.
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