A study of prevalence and factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy at tertiary health care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Gynaecology - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Anaemia describes a situation in which there is a reduction of haemoglobin concentration in the blood of pregnant women to a level below 11g/dl. Anaemia during pregnancy contributes to 20% of all maternal deaths and it increases the risks of foetal and infant mortality. Aim and Objective: To study the prevalence and factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy at tertiary health care centre Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out in 400 ANC patients attending ANC OPD. A pre tested, pre validated questionnaire was used to collect data which includes sociodemographic data, detailed obstetric and medical history and iron and folic acid supplementation, dietary habits and Haemoglobin concentration. Results and Discussion: Out of total 400 patients attending ANC OPD 230 (57.5%) patients were anaemic. Among anaemic patients 142 (61.73%) were mild anaemic, 69 (30%) were moderate anaemic and 19(8.24%) were severe anaemic. Increased maternal age and lack of iron and folic acid tablets in pregnancy (p<0.05) were significant factors in development of anaemia in pregnant women.
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Sanjay Pundlik Pawar, Prashant Chhagan Patil
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