scholarly journals Prevalence of anemia in pregnancy at booking: a retrospective study at a tertiary care centre in Lucknow India

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 4585
Author(s):  
Asma Nigar ◽  
Ausaf Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is one of the most common nutritional deficiency disorders affecting the pregnant women in the developing countries. The aim of our study was to understand the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women, and factors associated with anemia.Methods: It was a retrospective record based study conducted in pregnant women, attending antenatal clinic and emergency in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Luck now, Uttar Pradesh, India. Data from 422 pregnant women regarding pregnancy were collected from 1st January 2018 to 30th June 2018 by referring the records.Results: Present study included 422 pregnant females in first, second and third trimester. In the present study, majority of the pregnant women belonged to the age group of 20-25 years (49.5%) followed by age group of 26-30 years (35.5%). The prevalence rate of anemia was found to be 57.6%, with moderate anemia being the most common (44.8%). Higher proportion of anemia was found in third trimester (75.3%) followed by second trimester (16.5%).Conclusions: High prevalence (57.6%) of anemia was observed in pregnant women. We are far away from achieving our target of Anemia Mukht Bharat by 2022. There is need to create awareness among females regarding ANC visits, birth spacing and iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy.

scholarly journals A study on prevalence of anemia in pregnancy in South India

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Sarala V. ◽  
Ushadevi Gopalan
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries like India. Maternal and fetal outcomes are poor in pregnant patients with anemia. The most important cause of anemia is iron deficiency anemia which can be prevented by early oral iron supplementation.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology of our tertiary care teaching institution for a period of one year. 1290 pregnant women coming to the antenatal OPD were screened for anemia and 490 women. Patients who were not anemic were excluded. 800 patients were enrolled in the study. Each patient was interviewed using a structured interview schedule and the data obtained was analyzed.Results: The percentage of anemia in pregnant women was 62% in our study of which 40% were mildly anemic, 55% were moderately anemic and 5% were severely anemic. Maximum number of anemic women -mild, moderate and severe was seen in the age group 20-24 years. Mild and severe anemia was seen more in the secondary educated women. Maximum percentage of anemia was seen in the lower socio-economic status followed by middle and was lowest in the higher socio-economic status group. Prevalence of anemia was almost equal in primigravida and multigravidas (around 50%) but 80% of severely anemic patients were multigravida. Almost 68% took iron and folic acid tablets regularly.Conclusions: Treating anemia in pregnant women will go a long way in improving maternal and fetal outcome. Hence a future healthy younger generation can be produced. Iron tablets can be distributed at school to young girls to prevent anemia in future women.

scholarly journals Asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary care centre

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 528
Author(s):  
Barun K. Basumatary ◽  
Bijoy K. Dutta ◽  
Nabina Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Gram Negative Organisms ◽  
One Year ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: The term asymptomatic bacteriuria is defined as the presence of > 100,000 colonies of a single bacterial species per millilitre of urine (105 cfu /mL), cultured from clean catch midstream sample in the absence of declared symptoms. The aim of this study was to know the incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy and the various factors influencing it, to identify the pathogens and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns.Methods: Clean catch mid-stream urine samples were collected from 3000 pregnant women (all trimesters) aged between 18-35 years of age attending the antenatal OPD in GMCH, Guwahati for a period of one year (July 2018-June2019).  Identification of organisms and antibiotic sensitivity tests were performed as per standard methods.Results: In our study, incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was found to be 12.1%. Most women (52.89%) were in the age group of (20-30) years, mostly in second trimester (47.1%). Gram negative organisms were the commonest organisms isolated; among which Escherichia coli (56.75%) was the principal urinary pathogen followed by Klebsiella sp (14.33%) and Staphylococcus saprophyticus (12.67%). The isolates were most sensitive to Nitrofurantoin (87.88%).Conclusions: Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in pregnancy. Once ASB is recognized during pregnancy, it should be appropriately treated with antibiotics and promptly followed up.

scholarly journals Prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at St. Francis Referral Hospital Ifakara, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 041-048
Author(s):  
Sylivester W. Mkama
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a worldwide public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with significant impact on the health of mothers and fetus. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH), Ifakara, Tanzania. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from January to March 2021. A total of 116 pregnant women were enrolled in this study. Interviews were conducted followed by determination of haemoglobin level. Results: The results revealed the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at SFRH to be 52.6%. In this study mild anemia was 34.5%, moderate anemia13.8% and severe anemia 4.3%. Conclusion: Anemia in pregnancy is a public health problem in study setting of St. Francis Referral Hospital, Ifakara, Tanzania.

scholarly journals The burden of anemia in pregnancy among women attending antenatal clinic in Mkuranga district, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyine B Ngimbudzi ◽  
Siriel Nanzia Massawe ◽  
Bruno F Sunguya
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Haemoglobin Testing ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background: The burden of anemia in pregnancy is of global health importance. Tanzania is no exception. It varies from one region to another owing to the differences in causes, but overall causing a significant burden of maternal mortality. This study sought to assess the prevalence and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic (ANC) at Mkuranga district in Pwani region of TanzaniaMethods: This cross-sectional study design was conducted among 418 pregnant women aged 15-49 years attending the Mkuranga district hospital and Kilimahewa health centre. The outcome variable of interest was anemia in pregnancy defined as haemoglobin concentration of 13g/dl. Data was collected using face to face interviews with a standardized pretested questionnaire, and through blood samples collected for haemoglobin testing. Descriptive analysis was used to determine the prevalence of anemia while multiple logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with anemia in pregnancy. Results: Anemia was prevalent among 83.5% of pregnant women attending the two major antenatal clinics in Mkuranga district were anemic. Of them, 29% presented with mild anemia, while 62% had moderate anemia, and 0.09% succumbed to severe anemia. Factors associated with anemia included being in the third trimester [AOR=2.87, p=0.026]; not consuming vegetables (AOR=2.62, p=0.008), meat (AOR=2.71, p=0.003), eggs (AOR=2.98, p=0.002), and fish (AOR=2.38, p=0.005). Conclusion: More than eight in ten pregnant women attending ANC in Mkuranga districts were anemic. Such unprecedented burden of anemia is associated with a number of factors including feeding practices such as not consuming iron-rich foods like vegetables, meat, eggs, and fish. Women in their third trimester were also more likely to suffer from anemia. This unprecedented burden of anemia in pregnancy can be addressed if efforts to improve feeding practices and early monitoring at the antenatal clinics are sustained.

scholarly journals A study to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in antenatal women at a tertiary care centre in central India

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 956
Author(s):  
Deepa Joshi ◽  
Sheetal Achale ◽  
Nilesh Dalal ◽  
Alka Patel
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Case Report Form ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Urinary incontinence is a common condition in pregnancy and postpartum. There are more than a thousand articles on urinary incontinence (UI) in pregnancy but very limited literature from Indian subcontinent is available. Incidence and prevalence figures of UI in association with pregnancy vary substantially. Not many reviews have focused solely on incidence and prevalence of UI in association with pregnancy. Prevalence of UI in pregnancy ranges from 32% to 64%.Methods: A cross sectional observational study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, MGM Medical College and M.Y. Hospital, Indore over the period of 6 months on 1000 pregnant women who were following antenatal care (ANC) clinic. Pregnant women, who were severely sick, diagnosed with kidney or urinary infection and vaginal infections women were excluded from the study. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire. After the purpose of the study was explained, written consent was obtained from each voluntary participant. This study was approved by institutional ethical committee. The data was recorded in predesign coded case report form and statistical analysis was performed using the STATA 12.1.Results: In the present study the prevalence of urinary incontinence reported is 16.4% of women during pregnancy.Conclusions: In this study the prevalence of UI during current pregnancy was found to be lower compared to previous studies conducted. The previous history of surgery, constipation, obesity and respiratory problems were found to be significantly associated with UI during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Anemia in Pregnancy in Cascades Region in Burkina Faso

2015 ◽  
pp. 663-664
Author(s):  
Ilboudo Bernard ◽  
Savadogo G. Léon Blaise ◽  
Kinda Maurice ◽  
Guiguemde T. Robert ◽  
Dramaix-wilmet Michèle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Intermittent Preventive Treatment ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objectives: To analyze the factors associated with anemia in pregnancy in the Cascades region in Burkina Faso. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in antenatal clinics of the Cascades region in Burkina Faso during one month from May to June 2012. We collected data on socio-demographics and health characteristics of pregnant women attending these clinics. Hemoglobin was measured to assess anemia. Factors associated with anemia were identified through a multivariate analysis. Results: A total of 1763 pregnant women, irrespectively of pregnancy stage, were enrolled. The mean (SD) hemoglobin level was 10.6 (1.4) g/dl. The prevalence of anemia in pregnancy was 58.9%, 3.2% of them being severe. Factors associated with anemia were the absence of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria with sulfadoxin-pyrimetamin (OR = 1.3, 95% CI: 1.0-1.7), number of pregnancies >6 (OR = 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1-1.9). Moderate consumption of local alcohol extracted from Palmyra was associated with a lower prevalence of anemia (OR = 0.7, 95% CI: 0.5-0.9). Surprisingly, anemia was not associated with supplementation with folic acid + iron (p = 0.60). Conclusions: Interventions which aim to reduce the prevalence of anemia in pregnancy in Burkina Faso should improve the coverage of the intermittent preventive treatment of malaria and support the limitation of births.

scholarly journals KONSUMSI RUMPUT LAUT DAPAT MENGATASI ANEMIA KEHAMILAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
Melly Damayanti
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Status ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

  ABSTRACT Anemia in pregnancy is a condition in pregnant women with hemoglobin levels less than 11gr% during pregnancy. An increased of anemia often occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women needs to be supported with nutritional patterns which contain some necessary intermediate in the synthesis of hemoglobin, which  is seaweed. Seaweed type Euchoma sp contains iron, a mixture of which is needed in the synthesis of hemoglobin, has a high bioavailability of substances and is able to stabilize the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and hemoglobin. The purpose of the study was to determine the status of anemia before and after the study. The study design is the pre-post test design. The population of the study was 30 third trimester pregnant women in the Tanjung Pinang City Primary Health Care Work Area. Respondents were given seaweed as much as 200 gram for 7 days and the 8th day repeated hemoglobin levels were measured. After being given an intervention, there was an increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women by 1.2gr% and there were no more respondents suffering anemia.   Keywords : consumption of seaweed, anemia in pregnancy

scholarly journals A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON PREVALANCE OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY IN A TERITIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-108
Author(s):  
SYEDA ZAINEB KUBRA HUSSAINI ◽  
BUSHRA SHEREEN ◽  
SIRISHA D ◽  
MADHAVI E ◽  
HARI PRIYA E ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Iron Therapy ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Oral Iron Therapy ◽  
Moderate Anemia ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: To study about prevalence in anemia among the antenatal women, its clinical features, and access the severity and its treatment response. Methods: A hospital-based retrospective study on the prevalence of anemia among the antenatal women in tertiary care hospital for 6 months duration in gynecology and obstetrics department. In evaluating pregnant women with anemia, it is essential to do a complete history and physical examination, as well as complete blood count with indices and a blood smear examination. Based on these findings, other test such as ferritin and serum or red cell folate may be ordered. Because of normal physiologic changes in pregnancy that effect the hematocrit, indices, and some other parameters, diagnosing true anemia, as well as the etiology of anemia, is challenging. Results and Discussion: In this retrospective study, the prevalence of Anemia in pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital was evaluated and determined in fifty patients. The most common age group was between 21 and 25 years i.e., (21 patients) 42%. Among 50 patients, majority of them, i.e., 35 patients (70%) were treated with Injection. Iron Sucrose (200 mg). In this study, increase in prevalence were seen majorly in the third trimester, i.e., 25 patients (50%) of which 22 patients (88%) were with moderate anemia with 7.9 gm/dl average hemoglobin (Hb) percentage and 3 patients (12%) were with mild anemia with 9.3 gm/dl average Hb percentage. Conclusion: The plan of management for anemia complicating pregnancy depends on the type of anemia. Oral iron therapy is the route of choice in women with mild to moderate anemia and for severe anemia in pregnant women <30 weeks of gestation. The rise of Hb with parenteral iron therapy is almost the same (avg: 1gm/dl/week) as that of oral iron therapy.

scholarly journals Study of prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal checkup in a rural teaching hospital in Telangana, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shridevi .
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Hypochromic Anemia ◽  
Severe Anaemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mild Anemia ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Rural Teaching ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Anemia during pregnancy is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women in developing countries and has both maternal and fetal consequences. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal checkup in a rural teaching hospital in Telangana.Methods: It is a hospital based cross-sectional observational study conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Telangana for duration of two years from March 2016 to April 2018. A total of 600 cases were studied and screened. Prevalence of anemia was calculated. Anemia was classified morphologically based on peripheral smear findings and classified as microcytic hypochromic, macrocytic, dimorphic anemia, normocytic normochromic anemia and normocytic hypochromic anemia. Based on hemoglobin values anemia was classified into mild, moderate, and severe anemia.Results: Prevalence of anemia in pregnancy in rural Telangana was about 20%. Age-wise, majority (58.3%) of the patients were between 21 to 25 years. Gravida more than 2 were more 66.6% (400/600) when compared to lower parity. Among 600 cases, 140 pregnant women (23.3%) suffered with mild anemia, 340 cases (56.6%) with moderate anemia and 20% with severe anaemia. Morphologically, microcytic hypochromic type i.e., iron deficiency anaemia was the most common.Conclusions: Anemia in pregnancy in rural Telangana is quite high and was found to be 20% in routine antenatal outpatient cases. Multiple pregnancies and low level of education indirectly contribute to anemia of pregnancy. Education and awareness about anemia in pregnancy can lead to better fetal and maternal outcomes.

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