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Investigating The Adherence Of Maternal Prenatal Vitamin Supplementation In Sarasota, Florida, Priya Darbhanga, Kaisha Mcmanus
Investigating The Adherence Of Maternal Prenatal Vitamin Supplementation In Sarasota, Florida, Priya Darbhanga, Kaisha Mcmanus
BIO4960: Practicum in Biology I
Prenatal supplementation plays a critical role in supporting a healthy pregnancy and lowering the risk of developmental problems in children. Many expecting mothers do not consume the recommended amounts of such vitamins or any at all. This study aims to identify and understand the factors that contribute to prenatal vitamin adherence amongst women at the Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center located in Sarasota, Florida. Paper-based questionnaires were administered to all willing participants to assess the current adherence of women to prenatal supplementation and discover the reasonings for such decisions. The primary contributors to adherence to prenatal vitamins were related to a …