Anaemia in pregnant women of Hyderabad (Telangana): prevalence, severity, associated risk factors and neonatal outcome
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 11
Abstract
Background and purpose of the study: Anemia is a significant public health problem in India with a high morbidity and mortality, particularly in pregnant women and also adversely affecting fetal development and thus neonatal outcome. Different studies in South India have depicted different prevalent rates for anaemia. The aim of this study was, to determine the prevalence of anemia and assess its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, South India. Methods: This case-control study involving 200 pregnant women was conducted from August 2017- January 2018. Sociodemographic, medical and obstetric data of mothers were collected using a structured questionnaire along with background information like education, occupation, monthly family income and community. Subject’s body mass index /BMI, obstetric score, number of antenatal visits, hemoglobin levels and perinatal parameters like placental and birth weight were recorded. Results: Overall prevalence of anemia was 58.8%, of which 60.35% was moderate anemia. 71.5% women were 18-25 years of age with 66% having a BMI >23. Majority of anaemic women were illiterate, with family income between Rs 5000-10,000, were un- employed with higher parity. Bivariate and multivariate analyses showed that palor was most strongly associated with anaemia. Children born of anaemic mothers had lower birth weight, head and mid-arm circumference, crown-rump length and skin fold thickness. Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of anemia among the pregnant women, with a sizable proportion having moderate anemia and children born of anaemic mothers having lower birth weight, head and mid-arm circumference, crown-rump length and skin fold thickness.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr M. V. Surekha, Dr G. Sravanthi, Dr Putcha Uday Kumar, Dr. N. Balakrishna, Dr Siddu Anita
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