Preconceptional and prenatal multivitamin-mineral supplement use in the 1988 National Maternal and Infant Health Survey.
Year: 1996
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This paper examines the prevalence of multivitamin-mineral supplement use before and during pregnancy, as well as predictors of nonuse, in 9953 women who delivered live infants in the 1988 National Maternal and Infant Health Survey. Ninety-seven percent of the women were advised to take multivitamin-mineral supplements in prenatal care. Sixty-seven percent of Black mothers took supplements during pregnancy, as compared with 84% of White mothers. Multivariate analysis revealed that Black mothers; mothers who are less educated, younger, unmarried, and non-smokers; and mothers who participate in Women, Infants, and Children programs are at elevated risk for nonuse. These data help identify groups in need of supplementation guidance.
Authors: S M Yu, K G Keppel, G K Singh, W Kessel
Institution: Health Resources and Services Administration
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2079941602