Mengistu Abate Belay: Bridging the Gap in Anemia Prevention During Pregnancy
Mengistu Abate Belay, Director for Tehulederie Health Research Institute at Wollo University, shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article, by Zenebe Tefera Ayele et al, published in Wiley Online Library, adding:
“Anemia prevention in pregnancy: bridging the gap
We’re proud to share our latest research, published in Anemia.
The study from Northeast Ethiopia highlights a critical challenge: while just over half of pregnant women know how to prevent anemia (52.1percent), only a similar proportion (53.1percent) actually practice those strategies.
What makes a difference?
Knowledge: higher education (for women and partners), and intended pregnancy
Practice: living in urban areas, higher formal education, prior history of anemia, and strong knowledge of prevention strategies
But gaps remain in nutrition, bed net use, and deworming—areas where targeted interventions could save lives.
For those working in maternal and global health: How do we move from awareness to action? What approaches have worked in your programs?”
Title: Knowledge and Practice of Anemia Prevention Strategies in Pregnancy Among Women Attending Antenatal Care in Northeast Ethiopia, 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Zenebe Tefera Ayele, Mandefro Assefaw Geremew, Wondimnew Gashaw Kettema, Nigusie Abebaw Mekonen, Atrsaw Dessie Liyew, Tenagnework Dilnesa Mulualem, Lemlem Chanyalew Melese, Asres Eshetie Feleke, Lubaba Ahmed Mohamed, Yezbalem Negesse Simegn, Alemtsehay Wossen Samuel, Mengistu Abate Belay
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