Abstract:Background
Adequate gestational weight gain (GWG) is an important factor for maternal and fetal health. This is especially important in low-income and slum areas due to limited access to health services and malnutrition. Thus, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the pattern of GWG changes in the slum areas of Hamadan in Iran.
Methods
In this longitudinal study, the study sample consisted of 509 pregnant women who referred to nine health care c… Show more
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