A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Anemia among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic
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anemia, antenatal women, prevalence, pregnancy.Abstract
Background: Anemia is highly prevalent among pregnant women. Hence this study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with anemia
Methods: The present study was a cross sectional study conducted among 100 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. A predesigned semi structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was analyzed for frequency, percentage, chi-square.
Results: The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was found to be 76%. Among these majority were mildly (73.68%) anemic. A statistically significant association was found between socio-economic status, age of marriage and anemia.
Conclusions: Anemia is highly prevalent among pregnant women. Hence, awareness has to be given regarding the complications and preventive measures of anemia during the antenatal period.
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