Sociodemographic correlates of anemia in antenatal women: A cross sectional study from rural Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Anemia continues to be a biggest problem not only in rural developing India but also in urban community. It continues to be an underlying cause of maternal and perinatal mortality in India and even after delivery in puerperium. Objective: To assess the burden of anemia in terms of certain socio demographic correlates. Methodology: Cross sectional study conducted by involving 253 pregnant women from Urban field practice area diagnosed of anemia by Sahli’s method and interviewed for certain socio demographic factors. Results: Out of 253 women, majority were from 20-24 years age group i.e. 37.5%. 66.4% women were studied upto secondary standard. Majority of women i.e. 46.6% were having single parity. 60.1% had birth interval 1-2 years as compared to 100% of the women from 25-30 years age (p<0.05). There is association between education and age of anemic women. Conclusion: Anemia among antenatal women has association with educational level, parity and age.
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Arnab Chakraborty, M A Mushtaq Pasha, Afsar Fatima, Isaac Ebenezer
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