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Title: Anemia in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Abstract: Background. Anemia is a significant risk factor for maternal, fetal, and neonatal mortality, poor pregnancy outcomes, and delayed cognitive development during pregnancy, especially in developing nations like Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and risk factors related to it in pregnant women undergoing prenatal care at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Method. From June to August 2014, 284 pregnant women were the subjects of a cross-sectional health facility study at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College to determine the prevalence and risk factors for anemia. Using a pretested structured questionnaire, study participants’ sociodemographic and clinical data were gathered through interviews and reviews of their medical records. Each subject had approximately 4 milliliters of venous blood drawn for complete blood counts and peripheral blood films (CBC). In order to determine whether there is an association between the dependent and independent variables, binary logistic regression analysis was used. In every instance, a P value of 0.05 or lower was regarded as statistically significant. Result. Anemia was found to be prevalent in 11.6% of people (95% CI: 7.8%-14.8%). When compared to pregnant women in their first trimester, the odds of being anemic increased in the second and third trimesters (AOR (95% CI), 6.72 (1.17-38.45 and P=0.03, respectively). AOR (95%CI), 4.03(1.49-10.92), and P=0.01 indicate that pregnant women who did not take iron/folic acid supplements were more likely to be anemic than those who did. Conclusion. Compared to other studies, this one found a low prevalence of anemia during pregnancy. Anemia was statistically linked to gestational age (trimester) and iron/folic acid supplementation. Therefore, it is advised to take iron supplements and receive health education to raise awareness of the value of scheduling antenatal care early.
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Subject: Medicine
Sub Category: Hematology
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