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- Title
CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN.
- Authors
Surwase, Sumeet Sudhakarrao; Jaykar, Nitu Ritvik; Sattar, Firdous Fatima M. A.; Patny, Apurva
- Abstract
Background: Anemia during pregnancy is a prevalent issue globally, impacting maternal and fetal health outcomes. Objective: To determine the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women and identify associated risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 200 pregnant women at a tertiary care hospital. Hemoglobin levels were assessed using the cyanmethemoglobin method, and data on demographic and health-related variables were collected through structured questionnaires. Results: The study found a significant prevalence of anemia among the participants, with various socio-demographic factors influencing hemoglobin levels. Conclusion: The high prevalence of anemia among pregnant women highlights the need for enhanced screening and nutritional interventions.
- Subjects
PREGNANT women; SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors; TERTIARY care; ANEMIA; MATERNAL health
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 8, p1695
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article