Table 1 Study objectives and data sources
Study objective | Data source | Number of countries |
|---|---|---|
Estimate the coverage of antenatal iron supplementation | Demographic and Health Surveys Service Provision Assessments (facility inventory) Service Availability and Readiness Assessments (facility inventory) | 16 |
Assess the validity of self-reported receipt of iron supplements | Service Provision Assessment (client exit interview) | 9 |
Examine the impact of the length of recall period on the validity of reported receipt of iron supplements | Nepal Oil Massage Study (NOMS) sub-sample | 1 |
Identify the characteristics of pregnant women who accurately reported receipt of iron supplements | Service Provision Assessment (client exit interview) | 9 |