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Original Research

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Clinical Vitamin A Deficiency Among Pre-School Children 1–5 Years of Age in Rural Kebeles in Farta District, South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Study

Hiwot Yisak1 Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rishah Elmneh2 Department of Supply Chain, Distribution and Sales, Julphar Pharmaceuticals Plc, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaView further author information
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Wubet Taklual1 Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara, EthiopiaView further author information
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Amien Ewunetei3 Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara, EthiopiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2194-2737View further author information
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Belayneh Kefale4 Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara, EthiopiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0160-5509View further author information
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Pages 1191-1201 | Published online: 20 Oct 2020

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