Maternal knowledge, attitude and practice on folic acid intake among Arabian Qatari women

Bener A., AL MAADID M., AL-BAST D., AL-MARRI S.

REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY, vol.21, no.1, pp.21-25, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2005.07.004
  • Journal Name: REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.21-25
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Periconceptional folic acid supplementation is effective in preventing primary and secondary neural tube defects (NTDs) and other congenital defects. It is important to estimate folate intake and knowledge in women of child-bearing age, in relation to risk of congenital anomalies.