Description
A webinar presentation hosted by the Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network (NIPHRN). This talk presented findings examining whether and how parity influences folic acid supplementation. It combined evidence from a systematic review/meta-analysis with a secondary analysis of Northern Ireland maternity data, highlighting global patterns, local inequalities, and implications for health policy and practice.The webinar drew over 30 attendees from across the UK and beyond (Spain, USA, Nigeria, and Ethiopia). These included academic institutions, public health organisations, and county councils.
| Period | 2 Sept 2026 |
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| Held at | Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network, United Kingdom |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Keywords
- Folic acid supplementation
- Folic acid food fortification
- Parity
- Pregnancy
- Neural tube defects
- Congenital anomaly
Documents & Links
Related content
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Research output
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Does previous pregnancy experience improve folic acid supplementation uptake? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The timing of folic acid use among primiparous and multiparous women
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Timing matters: when do primiparous and multiparous pregnant women initiate folic acid supplementation, and who initiates it too late?
Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Press/Media
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Parity and its unintended effect on folic acid supplementation
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Datasets