What is it about?
The article presents the knowledge of pregnant mothers of the role of folic acid supplementation in the prevention of neural tube defects. It also indicates the practice of folic acid supplementation pre- and post-conception.
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Why is it important?
It highlights the knowledge gap among women of childbearing age of the role of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects, especially during the preconception period.
Perspectives
The paper highlights the need to educate potential mothers regarding the role of folic acid supplementation, especially before conception, in order to encourage uptake in order to prevent the prevalent neural tube defects.
Rebecca Nakaziba
Lira University
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This page is a summary of: Folic acid supplementation and neural tube defects: a cross-sectional study of knowledge and practice among pregnant mothers in Lira, Northern Uganda, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, January 2026, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-026-08668-3.
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