Abstract:
Background: Neural tube defects are among the most common birth defects, contributing to miscarriage, infant
mortality, severe congenital abnormalities and serious disabilities. It is burdensome to patients, caregivers,
healthcare systems and society. It could be reduced if women consume a folic acid supplement before and during
the early weeks of pregnancy. This study assesses folic acid usage and associated factors for the prevention of
neural tube defects among pregnant women in Ethiopia.
