Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Impact of Vitamin A Supplementation on Pre-Weaning Mortality Rates Among Smallholder Women Farmers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Literature Review

Mekonnen Gebreab, Haramaya University Wondimu Tesfaye, Department of Clinical Research, Bahir Dar University Fikreyohannis Abebe, Department of Internal Medicine, Bahir Dar University Ayshetu Desta, Department of Internal Medicine, Bahir Dar University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18904588
Published: July 12, 2010

Abstract

Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) is a widely implemented public health intervention aimed at reducing childhood mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings. A comprehensive search strategy was employed using multiple databases and references. Studies were selected based on predefined criteria, including sample size, study design, and outcomes related to VAS and pre-weaning mortality. The review identified a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in the proportion of pre-weaning deaths associated with VAS supplementation among smallholder farmers. VAS is effective in reducing pre-weaning mortality rates, particularly in rural settings where vitamin deficiencies are prevalent. Further research should focus on longitudinal studies to assess sustained effects and explore potential mechanisms for the observed outcomes. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Mekonnen Gebreab, Wondimu Tesfaye, Fikreyohannis Abebe, Ayshetu Desta (2010). Impact of Vitamin A Supplementation on Pre-Weaning Mortality Rates Among Smallholder Women Farmers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Literature Review. African Pharmacoepidemiology, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18904588

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Sub-SaharanAfricanVitaminAnti-oxidantMortalityPrevalenceIntervention

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