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. 2017 Sep;17(3):657–670. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v17i3.8

Table 4.

Frequency of visits by pregnant women to come for supplements refill

Responses (Verbatim) by Health workers Number of health workers
(n=10)
Percentage
(%)
They usually come on scheduled date as it is a monthly supply,
some still have them on scheduled date
1 10
They only come once a month 1 10
On monthly basis or when depleted, mostly those on 2 ferrous
sulphate per day. Container took 28 tablets
1 10
28 day supply, conditions determine when they will finish, mostly
they finish early after 4 months
1 10
When they come to ANC they are given a return date and they
come on stipulated date as they are given 28 day supply.
1 10
Every time when they visit 1 10
Normally on stipulated date, but it depend on consumption 1 10
They are usually given return date 2 20
According to maternity guidelines 1 10
They take one month supply, so they come monthly 1 10

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