Prevalence of Anemia among Pregnant Women and its Determinants in Northern Nigeria

Oladipo, Abiodun; Falana, Adetunji; Adegoke, Femi; Sambo, Asabe; Kung’u, Jacqueline K.

doi:10.9734/ejnfs/2015/21134

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“…The finding in our study correlates with the estimated global prevalence rate of anaemia in pregnancy is in the range of 40-60% [4]. However, this is not comparable to the cross sectional survey conducted in four Nigerian States (Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe, Zamfara) where the prevalence rate of anaemia was estimated to be 61.2 -88.7% [22]. The significant difference in the prevalence rate may be attributed to relatively higher utilization of iron-folic acid supplementation amongst the women in this study, (see table 3) as compared to the women in the above named study [22].…”

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“…It can be noted that prevalence rate is higher in the other parts of Nigeria compared with that in the south-south. Study shows that differences might be due to better awareness of how to stay healthy, general health consciousness and widespread use of haematinics and anti-malarial prophylactic prior to looking for antenatal care services [22,27].…”

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“…A crosssectional survey conducted in 4 northern Nigerian states (Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe) revealed that the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women ranged from 61.2 to 88.7%. These high prevalences have been attributed to a relatively low utilization of Iron-Folic Acid supplementation, despite high awareness and high coverage [22,43]. A study conducted in Bida, Niger state revealed a prevalence of 67.4% [7].…”

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“…Separate studies in, Abeokuta, and in Oyo revealed prevalence of 72.5%, and 58% respectively. High prevalence has been likened to low education and economic status [22,23,24,25]. In a study conducted at federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state.…”

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Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy Among Women Visiting Antenatal Clinic in Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria

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Lucy²,

Mary³

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In developing countries such as Nigeria, anaemia in pregnancy is thought to be one of the most common problem affecting pregnant women accounting for a significant level of maternal morbidity and mortality. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy among women visiting Antenatal Clinic (ANC) in Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH). This is a cross sectional descriptive study conducted from August to September, 2015 on two hundred and thirty seven (237) women. A semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain sociodemographic, obstetrics, and nutritional information from the respondent pregnant women who consented at each antenatal clinic days (Mondays and Thursdays). Packed cell volume was used to assess the level of anaemia in accordance to WHO guide lines. The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy was found to be 43.5%, amongst all women who were anaemic, 83%, 8.7% and 2% were found to have mild, moderate and severe anaemia respectively. However, 0.9%, 35%, 52% of these women were found to be in their first, second and third trimesters respectively. 61% were multi-parous women (para 2-4); 24.3% women had only two antenatal clinic visits, 66.2% women were within the age group of 34-39 years; 89.3% women had been taking balanced diet, while 89.3% women were on their routine drugs; 66.0% women used insecticide treated mosquito net; 66.0% women had taken anti-malarial prophylaxis. Reduced ANC visits and increasing age where significant factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy. Prevalence of anaemia amongst pregnant women in BHUTH was 43.5%. The most common type of anaemia in this study is mild anaemia. However, the prevalence of anaemia was found to predominate amongst women in their third trimester. Increased maternal age and reduced number of antenatal care visits were statistically

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Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy Among Women Visiting Antenatal Clinic in Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria

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Lucy²,

Mary³

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“…However, this is not comparable to the cross sectional survey conducted in four Nigerian States (Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe, Zamfara) where the prevalence rate of anaemia was estimated to be 61.2%-88.7%. 22 The significant difference in the prevalence rate may be attributed to relatively higher utilization of iron-folic acid supplementation amongst the women in this study. The high prevalence of anaemia in this study is probably related to the low socioeconomic status of the women, which may have impact on their nutritional status and health seeking behavior.…”

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Prevalaence of Anaemia among Preganant Women Attending 82 Division Nigerian Army Hospitals, Enugu

Ejiofor¹,

Ozokono²,

Ugwu³

2019

Gynecol Obstet Res Open J

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Anaemia is the most common hematologic abnormality diagnosed in pregnancy. It continues to be a major health problem in many developing countries and is associated with increased rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Material and Methods This is a retrospective study of 400 pregnant women who attended antenatal care at the 82 division Nigerian army hospital, Enugu State, Nigeria. Their antenatal case records were retrieved from the records department and the antenatal records unit of the hospital. All the relevant information were retrieved and analyzed. Result Using the World Health Organization (WHO)criterion of packed red cells (PCV)<33% to define Anaemia in pregnancy, a number of our pregnant women at booking, 184(46%) were anemic at booking with 152(38%) being mildly anemic, 24(4%) moderately anemic, while 8(2%) pregnant woman presented severe Anaemia. Conclusion Anaemia in pregnancy has an unacceptably high prevalence in our pregnant population at booking, and all efforts must be made to correct this widespread problem as early as possible using the most appropriate and expeditious means to avoid preventable calamities.

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Anaemia in Pregnancy

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2021

Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynecology for Developing Countries

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Prevalence of Anemia among Pregnant Women and its Determinants in Northern Nigeria

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Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy Among Women Visiting Antenatal Clinic in Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria

Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy Among Women Visiting Antenatal Clinic in Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria

Prevalaence of Anaemia among Preganant Women Attending 82 Division Nigerian Army Hospitals, Enugu

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