Anaemia and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Gilgel Gibe dam area, Southwest Ethiopia

Getachew, Million; Yewhalaw, Delenesaw; Tafess, Ketema; Getachew, Yehenew; Zeynudin, Ahmed

doi:10.1186/1756-3305-5-296

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“…This is in line with findings from a study conducted in Ethiopiamalariaparasitaemia increases the risk of anaemia in pregnant women by 11.2 times [23].Similarly, other studies have reported that being positive for malaria parasitaemia increases the risk of anaemia [25,27].…”

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“…The prevalence of anaemia found in this study was higherthan the 53.9% prevalence reported in Ethiopia [23].The currentstudy revealed pregnant women who were 30-39 years were 42% times less likely to have anaemia (AOR=0.58, p=0.040),whichisin contrast with the high risk of anaemia with respect to the same age group in Turkey [24]. This study also revealed that pregnant women in their second trimester were 1.39 times more likely to have anaemia (AOR-1.39, p=0.043),which is consistent with a study conducted where pregnant women in their second trimester were 2.87 times more likely to be anaemic [25].…”

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Prevalenceof malaria and anaemiaamong pregnant women attending Antenatal Care Clinic in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

Kweku

Ofori

Takramah

et al. 2017

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Background:Malaria infection during pregnancy is a major public health problem in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with malaria and anaemia among pregnant women. Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based study carried out from January to December 2016at the Hohoe Municipal Hospital. Pregnant women of all gravidities with gestational agebetween16-37weeks, attending focused antenatal care (Focused-ANC) were interviewed using asemi-structured questionnaire to obtainsociodemographic, obstetric and medical history data. Blood samples were examined for Hemoglobin levels and malaria parasitaemia. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used to determine the association between dependent and independent variables. Linear regression was used to determine the association between the risk factors of the covariates and the log parasite density. A P-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Of 1200 women, malariaparasitaemia was present in 244 (20.3%), anaemia (Hb<11.0 g ⁄dl) in724 (60.3%).Ownership and usage of long-lasting insecticide treatednet(LLIN) were95.3% and 86.5% respectively. Women who were anaemic and those who visited focused-ANC 5-8 times were 1.70 and 2.08 times more likely to have malaria, (AOR=1.70, p<0.001)and (AOR=2.06, p=0.039) respectively. Women in their 3 rd trimester were 41% times less likely to have malaria (AOR=0.59, p=0.033).Women aged between 30-39 years and those who took ≥ 3 doses of Sulphadoxine -pyrimethamine (SP-IPTp)were 42% and 54% times less likely to have anaemia [AOR=0.58; p=0.040] and[AOR=0.46; p=0.010] respectively. Women in their2 nd trimester were 1.39 times more likely to have anaemia [AOR=1.39; p=0.043]. Parasite density decreased with increasing age (r=-0.041, p=0.033).Conclusion: One out of every 5 pregnant women had malaria and 6 out of every 10 pregnant women had anaemia. Administration of ≥ 3 doses of SP-IPTp reduces anaemia. The presence of malaria results in anaemia and makes pregnant women increase the number of Focused-ANC visits. Age is arisk factor for parasite density. With the high prevalence, targeted interventions for younger women and women in their 2 nd trimesterare needed to reduce anaemiain pregnancy within Hohoe Municipality of Ghana.

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Prevalenceof malaria and anaemiaamong pregnant women attending Antenatal Care Clinic in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

Kweku

Ofori

Takramah

et al. 2017

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“…There was a significant correlation between increasing hookworm parasite load, A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura and decreasing hematocrit values. This shows that as the helminth parasitic load increased the hematocrit level decreased; as a result the risk of developing anemia increase 28 . In general, those regions with high prevalence of anemia are lowlands and coastal regions where the soil is sandy.…”

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Prevalence of Anemia Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia and Its Management: A Review

Tsegaye¹,

Tesfaye²

2014

Int. Res. J. Pharm.

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Anemia is a major global health problem, especially in developing countries and is a common and serious problem in pregnancy. It has serious short-and long-term consequences during pregnancy and beyond. This fundamental health issue has not still been solved but continues to exist affecting the health, quality of life and working capacity in billions of people all over the world. The anemic condition is often worsened by the presence of other chronic diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and diabetes. Untreated anemia also leads to increased morbidity and mortality from these chronic conditions as well. Current knowledge indicates that iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is a risk factor for preterm delivery and subsequent low birth weight, and possibly for inferior neonatal health. Even for women who enter pregnancy with reasonable iron stores, iron supplements improve iron status during pregnancy and for a considerable length of time postpartum, thus providing some protection against iron deficiency in the subsequent pregnancy. This literature review focuses on the prevalence and major causes of anemia seen on a global & Ethiopian scale. Most cases of anemia are due to iron deficiency, which often work in combination with folate deficiency and/or vitamin B12 deficiency as well as with infections. More efforts should be dedicated to tackle this massive problem-we have the tools and we know the ways. Iron fortification of appropriate food items combined with iron supplements in specific population groups has proved to be efficient. Initially, the efforts should be centered on the specific risk groups for iron deficiency anemia, i.e. pregnant women.

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“…This finding is high but comparable with other local studies carried out in different parts of Ethiopia. In a study undertaken in the Gilgel Gibe dam area, (53.9%) of pregnant woman were anemic in Asendabo (62.7%), and in Jimma (57%) anemia prevalence was reported in pregnant women attending ANC clinics (17)(18)(19). Similar findings were also reported in eastern Sudan (62.6%) and China (70%); India also reported a higher result than this study (92.39%) (20)(21)(22).…”

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Prevalence of Anemia Among Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Boditii Health Center, Southern Ethiopia

Lelissa¹

2015

CMR

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Abstract:Background: Anemia is regarded as a major risk factor for unfavorable outcome of pregnancy both for the mother and the fetus. Methodology: A heath center based cross-sectional study was conducted in Boditii Health Centers from April 12 to June 23, 2012. Data was collected using pretested questionnaire, which contains socioeconomic, demographic and clinical characteristics of pregnant women shown to have association with anemia. A total of 125 pregnant women were enrolled in this study. HGB was measured using the Sahli-Hellinge method of HGB determination. Data was entered and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16, software. Association between variables was done using chi square, and statistical significance was considered at P value < 0.05. Result: The prevalence of anemia obtained in this study was 77/125 (61.6%), based on the WHO criterion for the diagnosis of anemia in pregnancy, i.e. hemoglobin <11.0 g/dl (PCV <33%). In terms of severity, mild anemia was present in 41(53.2%) of women, moderate anemia was present in 36 (46.8%), and there were no cases of severe anemia. The prevalence of anemia in this study was 58.4% and 41.5% for primigravida and multigravida, respectively (P<0.05). Anemia was also found to increase as the gestational age increases, showing the highest prevalence in the third trimester (46.7%) than second (45.4%) and first trimester (7.8%), (P<0.001). Conclusion and Recommendation: From our results, we can conclude that anemia in pregnant women was highly prevalent in Boditti town. Our study revealed that the prevalence of anemia is higher in primigravidea than multigravidea. Anemia also increased as the gestational age increases. Intervention including health education about causes of anemia and its risk factors and antenatal care (ANC) follow up should be improved.

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Anaemia and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Gilgel Gibe dam area, Southwest Ethiopia

Cited by 100 publications

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Prevalenceof malaria and anaemiaamong pregnant women attending Antenatal Care Clinic in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

Prevalenceof malaria and anaemiaamong pregnant women attending Antenatal Care Clinic in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

Prevalence of Anemia Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia and Its Management: A Review

Prevalence of Anemia Among Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Boditii Health Center, Southern Ethiopia

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