Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women in Adigrat General Hospital, Tigrai, northern Ethiopia, 2018

Abstract

Objectives Anemia remains a major public health problem in Ethiopia, which causes maternal and fetal severe consequences. In Tigrai, there are limited literatures on prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women. Thus, a hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in Adigrat General Hospital. Data was analyzed and computed using SPSS version 22. p value = 0.05 at 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant. Results Overall prevalence of Anemia among the pregnant women attending Adigrat General Hospital was 7.9%. About 62.5% and 37.5% of the anemic women were with mild (Hgb: 10.0–10.9 g/d1) and moderate (Hgb: 7–9.9 g/dl) type respectively. Factors like, residing in rural areas increases risk of anemia by 6 times (AOR = 6, 95% CI 1.34, 27.6, p = 0.019), participants having current blood loss (AOR = 3.4, 95% CI 1.16, 10.2, p = 0.026), having history of recent abortion (AOR = 7.9, 95% CI 2.23, 28.1, p = 0.001) and gestational age in the third trimester (AOR = 4.9, 95% CI 1.39, 17.6, p = 0.013) were statistically associated with anemia. Generally, prevalence of anemia is found to be low in the study area. However, it should be given due attention. Therefore, strong endeavor is needed to control anemia among pregnant women by assessing different micronutrient deficiencies for further prevention.

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

“…The current study showed that, the prevalence of anemia was 2.18 times higher at third trimester [AOR (95% CI) = 2.18 (1.40 -3.40), P = 0.001] than first trimester. The study finding was well-matched with other studies conducted at Adigrat General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia [5], Southern Ethiopia [6], JigJiga, Eastern Ethiopia [13], Addis Ababa, Ethiopia [27], Southern Ethiopia [31], and Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia [32]. Pregnant women's birth interval having less than two years [AOR (95% CI) = 2.87 (1.51 -5.44), P = 0.001] were 2.87 times more likely to be anemic compared to those with birth interval more than two years.…”

“…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.…”

Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis ababa, Ethiopia - a cross sectional type of study

“…Pregnant women having parasitic infestation were nearly 12 times AOR = 11.886(95% CI 5.606, 25.204) more likely to be anemic than their counterparts. This nding is consistent with studies conducted in Gondar (28), Shire 14, Adigrat (27), and North Shoa (9). This might be due to the reason that parasites attach and injure upper intestinal mucosa and ingest blood.…”

“…The possible reasons for the difference may be resulted from geographical variation of factors across different areas. In addition, lower magnitude can be attributed to gradual improvement of life style and living standards, using the iron supplementation ordered by the physician during follow up (23) This study nding showed a slightly higher magnitude than studies conducted in Hawassa (15.3%) (24) ,Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital (14.1%) (25), Adama town (11.3%) (26), North Shoa zone (9.7%) (9) and Adigrat General Hospital 7.9% (27). This variation might be due to differences in sample size, study design, study period, study setting, and socio-demographic characteristics.…”

Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at st. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical college, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July, 2019

“…This study finding showed a slightly higher magnitude than studies conducted in Hawassa (15.3%) (21) ,Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital (14.1%) (22) , Adama town (11.3%)(23), North Shoa zone (9.7%) (9) and Adigrat General Hospital 7.9% (24). This variation might be due to differences in sample size, study design, study period, study setting, and socio-demographic characteristics.…”