Prevalence of Anemia among Pregnant Women at the Time of Delivery
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Anaemia remains a major public health challenge across the world. Prevalence of anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mother remains very common in developing countries. It varies from 25 to 75%. Pregnancy itself results into a higher demand of iron intake and results into a higher prevalence. It affects the outcome of pregnancy. Hence, the health of pregnant women demands attention. Objective: To assess the sero-prevalence of anaemia in third trimester of pregnancy and the different variables affecting the Hb% level. Methods: The present study was an observational study which was conducted for a period of six months from the month of January to June 2018 at UHTC of MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur. A total of 602 pregnant women reporting to labour room for delivery were included in the study. The data were collected regarding age, parity, caste, and parity. The blood sample was analysed with cynahemoglobinometer. The diagnosis of anaemia was made when the Hb% level was below 11 gm% as per WHO criteria for pregnant women. Results: The present study showed a very high prevalence of anaemia (98.5%) among pregnant women. Most of them were mildly anaemic (55.5%). The prevalence of anaemia was more on 2nd gravid and primiparous pregnant women. Conclusions: A high level of anaemia was found among pregnant women in third trimester. Most of them were mildly anaemic. Women with second gravida were more anaemic than the others.
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Goyal MK, Bhaduri G, Prasad M
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.5.010
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