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Original Research

Magnitude of Anemia and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dirshaye ArgawHuman Nutrition Unit, School of Public Health, Dilla University, Dilla, EthiopiaView further author information
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Robel Hussen KabthymerHuman Nutrition Unit, School of Public Health, Dilla University, Dilla, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mahlet BirhaneHuman Nutrition Unit, School of Public Health, Dilla University, Dilla, EthiopiaView further author information
Pages 335-344 | Published online: 09 Oct 2020

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