Acceptability, Adherence, and Provision Through Antenatal Care: Evidence on Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation in Pakistan and Nigeria

Globally, momentum is building around antenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS), with evidence that it is as effective as iron–folic acid supplementation in preventing maternal anemia and more effective in improving birth outcomes. In line with the World Health Organization 2020 recommendation and as part of a broader implementation research project, this study examines MMS acceptability, pregnant women adherence practices and experiences, and facilitators and barriers to acceptability, adherence, and provision of MMS within public ANC services in Pakistan and Nigeria.