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Association between anemia in pregnancy with low birth weight and preterm birth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Anemia in pregnancy has been associated with a number of adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight or preterm birth. However, the evidence from primary studies on anemia in pregnancy with low birth weight and preterm birth is contentious. Moreover, a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize these findings have not been conducted for Ethiopia. This study aimed to synthesize the best available evidence and quantify the strength and direction of the association of anemia in Ethiopia

PLOS ONE Beressa et al. September 2024
  • East and Southern Africa
  • Research
  • Scientific publication