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

dc.contributor.author	Ambaw Dessie, Meselech
dc.contributor.author	Gebeye Zeleke, Ejigu
dc.contributor.author	Bitew Workie, Shimelash
dc.contributor.author	Worku Berihun, Ayanaw
dc.date.accessioned	2018-10-10T06:31:56Z
dc.date.available	2018-10-10T06:31:56Z
dc.date.issued	2010-07-12
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1756
dc.description.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.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.title	Folic acid usage and associated factors in the prevention of neural tube defects among pregnant women in Ethiopia: crosssectional study	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US