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Anemia in the Context of Pregnancy and HIV/AIDS: A Case of Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi Kenya
(African Scholarly Science Communication Trust, 2009)
Anemia is a major public health problem in Africa affecting over 80% of women in
many countries. It is more common during pregnancy due to the increased demand for
iron at different stages of pregnancy. In Kenya, one out ...
Are Low Intakes and Deficiencies in Iron, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Iodine of Public Health Concern in Ethiopian, Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Children and Adolescents?
(SAGE Publications, 2017)
Objective: To perform a systematic review to evaluate iron, vitamin A, zinc, and iodine status and
intakes in children and adolescents (0-19 years) in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Method: Both national and ...
Dietary Diversity Interventions and Its Impact on Iron Status of Preschool Children 36-59 Months in Emali, Kenya
(SciVision Publishers, 2020)
Background: Dietary diversity is considered crucial in ensuring adequate micronutrient intake, especially among
children since they have increased nutrient requirements. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency ...