Burden and associated factors of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in southern Ethiopia: cross sectional study

Getahun, Weinshet; Belachew, Tefera; Wolide, Amare Desalegn

doi:10.1186/s13104-017-2605-x

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“…The present study also showed that, history of blood loses (yes) [AOR (95% CI) = 2.08 (1.04 -4.17), P = 0.03] was statistically significant association with anemia. Findings were similar with the study conducted at Southern Ethiopia [2], Northern Ethiopia [5], Southeast Ethiopia [7], Tigray region, northern Ethiopia [21], and Addis Ababa Ethiopia [32]. Food group eaten 24 hours (1 -4 groups) [AOR (95% CI) = 3.43 (1.84 -6.39), P = 0.001] 3.43 times were more anemic than who are eaten > 8 food groups.…”

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“…Simple random sampling technique was applied. Individual women who self-reported to the health center were included until 384 sample sizes were obtained [2].…”

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“…Anemia is a pathological condition arises when the concentration of hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (HCT) or RBC (red blood cells) count is lower than the recommended normal range level rendering the reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells to tissues while affecting almost all age group of people, frequently pregnant women [1]- [8]. Anemia during pregnancy is a significant public health problem in low-income countries (56%) and developed countries (18%) [2]- [9]. Census and other exploratory studies estimated that anemia currently affecting 1.62 billion people worldwide and among those 56 million pregnant women were found anemic while contributing more than 115,000 maternal and 591,000 postnatal deaths globally every year [6] [10] [11] [12] [13].…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care (ANC) at Fatima Hospital in Jashore, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ahmed¹,

Mamun²,

Mahmud³

et al. 2019

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Since anemia is one of the most skyrocketed public health problems worldwide, an investigation has thus been conducted to assess the prevalence and associated factors of anemia among the pregnant women receiving antenatal care (ANC) at Fatima Hospital in Jashore, Bangladesh. Facility-based crosssectional study was carried out among 384 pregnant women at Fatima hospital, Bangladesh from February to April, 2019. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire and participant's current medical record card. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with anemia and a P-value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significance. The overall prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was 58.9% (226/384). Out of 226 anemic pregnant mothers, 36.3% (82/226) were mildly anemic, 62.4% (141/226) were moderately anemic and 1.3% (3/384) was severely anemic. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the following variables were significantly associated with anemia: Monthly family income (11,000 -20,000 Taka) [AOR (95% CI) = 0.45 (0.21 -0.98)], Family size (joint) [AOR (95% CI) = 1.59 (1.03 -2.45)], Gestational age (third trimester) [AOR (95% CI) = 2.18 (1.40 -3.40)], birth spacing < 2 years [AOR (95% CI) = 2.87 (1.51 -5.44)], Excessive blood loss during previous surgery (Yes) [AOR (95% CI) = 2.08 (1.14 -4.17)], Food group eaten 24 hours (1 -4 groups) [AOR (95% CI) = 3.43 (1.84 -6.39)], Breakfast regularly (No) [AOR (95% CI) = 3.64 (1.36 -9.75)]. The results obtained showed that the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women is severe at Fatima Hospital in Jashore, Bangladesh.

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“…Simple random sampling technique was applied. Individual women who self-reported to the health center were included until 384 sample sizes were obtained [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care (ANC) at Fatima Hospital in Jashore, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Mamun²,

Mahmud³

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“…The burden of anaemia in our study was similar to other studies in Ethiopia [40, 41], and it was most likely caused by iron deficiency [42]. However, our findings show that that the uptake of Iron-folic-acid tablet supplementation and health service utilisation for anaemia was low.…”

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Health service utilisation lags behind maternal diseases or illnesses during pregnancy in rural south Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study

Tadesse

Loha

Johansson

et al. 2019

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AbstractMaternal survival has improved substantially in the last decades, but evidence on maternal morbidity and health service utilisation for various maternal diseases are scarce in low resource settings. We aimed to measure health service utilisation for maternal illnesses during pregnancy. A cohort study of 794 pregnant women in rural southern Ethiopia was carried-out from May 2017 to July 2018. Disease or illness identification criteria were: symptoms, signs, physical examination, and screening of anaemia. Follow-up was done every two weeks. Data on health service utilisation was obtained from women and confirmed by visiting the health facility. Multilevel, multiple responses, repeated measures, and generalized linear mixed model analysis were used. The cumulative incidence of women experiencing illness episodes was 91%, and there were 1.7 episodes of diseases or illnesses per woman. About 22% of pregnant women were anaemic and 8% hypertensive. Fourteen pregnant women experienced abortions, 6 had vaginal bleeding, 48% pain in the pelvic area, 4% oedema, and 72% tiredness. However, health service utilisation was only 7%. About 94% of anaemic women did not get iron-folic-acid tablet supplementation. Only two mothers with blurred vision and severe headache were referred for further treatment. The main reasons for not using the health services were: the perception that symptoms would heal by themselves (47%), illness to be minor (42%), financial constraints (10%), and lack of trust in health institutions (1%). Risk factors were being older women, poor, having a history of abortion, living far away from the health institution, travelled longer time to reach a health institution, and monthly household expenditure >=30 USD. In Conclusion, there was a high incidence of diseases or illnesses; however health service utilisation was low. Poor understanding of severe and non-severe symptoms was an important reason for low health service utilisation. Therefore, community-based maternal diseases or illness survey could help for early detection. Ministry of Health should promote health education that encourages women to seek appropriate and timely care.

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“…The prevalence of anaemia in this study is higher than a study conducted in Ethiopia, Indian and Morocco, which showed that prevalence of anaemia were 27.6%, 41.5% and 57.6% respectively. [17][18][19] The difference observed in these studies could be due to geographical factors and difference in nutrition practices among pregnant women. The prevalence of anaemia in this study is also higher than the national anaemia prevalence of 48% and 60% in Zanzibar.…”

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Prevalence and obstetric factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women, attending antenatal care in Unguja island, Tanzania

Ali

Ngowi

Gibore

2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Anaemia in pregnancy remains a major health problem with adverse maternal and fetal outcome worldwide, especially in developing countries such as Tanzania. The study aimed to establish prevalence and obstetric factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care visits in Unguja Island, Tanzania.Methods: This cross sectional survey used systemic random sampling in three hospitals of Unguja Island to select 388 pregnant women. Demographic and obstetric characteristics of respondents were collected using a structured questionnaire. Hemoglobin levels were measured by using Hemocue machine. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was carried out in SPSS version 21.0 to measure obstetric factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women.Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was 80.8%, whereby 68.64% of respondents had mild anaemia, 11.24% had moderate anaemia and 0.89% had severe anaemia. The factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy were gravidity, (AOR= 1.185, 95% CI=0.317-4.338, p<0.001), irregular taking of iron tablets (AOR=0.288, 95% CI=0.149-0.556, p<0.001) and age of the child <2 years, (AOR 3.635, 95% CI= 1.103-11.882, p<0.034).Conclusions: The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in Unguja is high. Timely and regular intake of iron tablets during pregnancy, child spacing as well as having children within the capacity of parents to raise them up may significantly reduce the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy. Therefore health education on family planning and the importance of taking of iron tablet is critical.

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Burden and associated factors of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in southern Ethiopia: cross sectional study

Cited by 60 publications

References 19 publications

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care (ANC) at Fatima Hospital in Jashore, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care (ANC) at Fatima Hospital in Jashore, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Health service utilisation lags behind maternal diseases or illnesses during pregnancy in rural south Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study

Prevalence and obstetric factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women, attending antenatal care in Unguja island, Tanzania

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