Food insecurity characteristics and related factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Karachi
Abstract Background Food insecurity (FI), defined as the lack of consistent access to sufficient and nutritious food, remains a critical public health issue in low- and middle-income countries. In Pakistan, approximately 37% of the population experiences FI. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerabl...
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| Main Authors: | Nasreen Fatima, Muhammad Saad Khan, Marium Fatima, Maliha Khalid, Izere Salomon, Muhammad Tarish Abro |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07795-7 |
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