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Peer Review of “Effects of Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Maternal Anemia in the Advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

Peer Review of “Effects of Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Maternal Anemia in the Advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

Peer Review of “Effects of Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Maternal Anemia in the Advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

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I Gde Sastra Winata1
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    This is the peer-review report for “Effects of Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Maternal Anemia in the Advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.”


    General Comments

    This paper [1] addresses a relevant and important topic in maternal health, particularly in the context of anemia during pregnancy. The paper has potential for publication in a journal with minor revisions.

    Specific Comments

    Major Comments
    • 1. There is no conclusion in this manuscript. Add a Conclusion section that summarizes the content of this study.
    Minor Comments
    • 2. Introduction section. Briefly explain the types of interventions implemented during COVID-19 to prevent anemia in pregnant women. Provide a brief explanation of the differences in anemia prevention interventions before and after COVID-19.
    • 3. Discussion, at the end of the Discussion section. Include the main findings of this study and emphasize their significance in addressing anemia-related challenges. Highlight the contribution of the study results to public health, particularly how the findings can inform or improve anemia prevention and treatment strategies in health care systems. Provide practical recommendations or actionable steps based on the study’s outcomes that can be implemented in maternal health care policies and programs.

    Conflicts of Interest

    None declared.

    1. Muthuka JK, Mbari-Fondo DK, Wambura FM, et al. Effects of interventions for the prevention and management of maternal anemia in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic: systematic review and meta-analysis. JMIRx Med. 2025;6:e57626. [CrossRef]

    Edited by Edward Meinert, Tiffany Leung; This is a non–peer-reviewed article. submitted 01.Aug.2025; accepted 01.Aug.2025; published 06.Oct.2025.

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    © I Gde Sastra Winata. Originally published in JMIRx Med (https://med.jmirx.org), 6.Oct.2025.

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