Prevalence and risk factors of anemia among pregnant women attending a high-volume tertiary care center for delivery

Taner, Cüneyt Eftal; Ekin, Atalay; Solmaz, Ulaş; Gezer, Cenk; Çetin, Birgül; Erpala, Merve Bayrak; Özeren, Mehmet

doi:10.5152/jtgga.2015.15071

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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

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“…This was similar to other studies. 5,28 The age of the pregnant women was not significantly associated with anaemia. This is similar to other study.…”

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“…This similar to other studies. 24,[26][27][28] Pregnant women with Multipara were 1.33 times more likely to had anaemia than primigravidae but not statically significant. This is was similar to other study.…”

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“…18,26 However, the prevalence of anaemia in this study was higher amongst pregnant women with primary education this is similar to findings in a study by Taner et al in Turkey, in Bahrain by Merza et al, in India by Lokare et al and in Nigeria by Ndukwu and Dienye. 5,18,24,28 The lower level of anaemia among women with primary education might due to the less awareness regarding to anaemia and consequences of anaemia.…”

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Prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in Derna city, Libya

Elzahaf

Omar

2016

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…Above table shows that anemia is associated with increased incidence of maternal and fetal complications and requires early detection and treatment. 8,[11][12][13][14] …”

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A study of effects of anemia on maternal and perinatal outcomes

Prakash

Kandoria

2018

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in antenatal women and to assess the effects of anemia on maternal and perinatal outcomes.Methods: A cross sectional observational study was conducted on 1000 random patients admitted in the labour room.Results: Anemia was found in 687 patients (68.7%) at the time of delivery. Nearly 321 (46.72%) had mild, 349 (50.80%) had moderate and 17 (2.47%) had severe anemia. About 72% subjects were from 20-30 years age group, 77.7% belonged to rural area, 87.8% were, booked cases. A total of 81% had received iron folic acid prophylaxis, 63.2%, belonged to lower socioeconomic class, 91.2% were educated upto primary school and 47.7% were primigravida There were significant differences in prematurity, birth weight and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy between anemic and non anemic groups. About 20.4% of anemic patients had complications like Intra uterine growth retardation (IUGR), gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia. Nearly 91.30% IUGR were anemic and all patients with preeclampsia, eclampsia and hemolysis elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome had anemia. Low appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration (APGAR) score and increased incidence of admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was seen in babies born to anemic mothers.Conclusions: Maternal anaemia is associated with increased risks of postpartum haemorrhage, low birthweight, small-for-gestational age babies and perinatal death. While the best approach is prevention, a large number of women present with severe anaemia late in pregnancy. Since there is no clear guidance on how these women should be managed during labour and delivery, therefore, this issue needs to be addressed urgently.

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Prevalence and risk factors of anemia among pregnant women attending a high-volume tertiary care center for delivery

Cited by 63 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 anaemia among pregnant women in Derna city, Libya

A study of effects of anemia on maternal and perinatal outcomes

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