Prevalence of malaria among pregnant women in Owerri municipality, Imo State, Nigeria

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F I Ogbusu ◽  
B E Nwoke ◽  
A J Njoku ◽  
J C Anosike ◽  
J C Uwaezuoke
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Imo State

Patterns of utilization of orthodox and/or traditional healthcare services among pregnant women and mothers of under-five children in a rural community: Case study of Njaba, Imo State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
KenechiAnderson Uwakwe ◽  
IreneAdanta Merenu ◽  
ChukwumaBonaventure Duru ◽  
KevinChiekulie Diwe ◽  
HenryNaemeka Chineke
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Patterns Of Utilization

scholarly journals Association of Iron Rich Foods Consumption, Supplement Intake and Prevalence of Anaemia Among Pregnant Women in Owerri Imo State, Nigeria (P24-038-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyril Anoshirike ◽  
Chinagorom Asinobi ◽  
Vivienne Ibeanu
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Ferrous Sulphate ◽  
Severe Anaemia ◽  
Iron Supplement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Supplement Intake

Abstract Objectives This study assessed the association of iron rich foods consumption, supplement intake and prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in Owerri Imo state, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used, 429 pregnant women attending antenatal care were randomly selected from each of the five hospitals randomly selected from Owerri. Biochemical test (Haemoglobin determination) and a structured and pre-tested questionnaires was used for data collection. Data were statistically analyzed using Pearson correlation and Chi-square test with SPSS Version 22 at significance level of P < 0.05. Results Result shows that two third (72.3%) of the respondents were aged 26–35yrs, 72.3% were in the third trimester, 77.4% had multigravida, 43.4% had a birth spacing of 12–18months, 28.1% and 26.8% had loss a child at birth and caesarean delivery respectively, 51.0% commenced antenatal care visit at 13–24 weeks of their pregnancy, 75% had malaria and 39% were anaemic (17% mild, 17% moderate and 5% severe anaemia). More than half of the pregnancy women took folic acid (61.1%), B-complex vitamin (53.6%) and one third (35.9%) took Ferrous Sulphate at least once daily, 78% sourced their supplements from hospital. Most of the pregnant women consumed animal protein, green leafy vegetable and fruits at least 4 times weekly; there are significant (P < 0.05) associations between consumption of iron rich foods, supplement intake and prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women. Conclusions In conclusion, this study revealed a high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women, moderate consumption of iron rich foods, poor intake of iron supplement and a significant association between prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women, consumption of iron rich food and intake iron supplement among pregnant women in the study area. Funding Sources Self Funded (Author).

scholarly journals Study of Antioxidants Vitamin E and Ascorbic Acid level in Pre-eclampsia and Normotensive Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Department of a Rural Hospital in Imo State South East Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
C. J. J. Nnamdi ◽  
E. C. O. Izuchukwu ◽  
I. S. Nwaisaac ◽  
S. C. Okeke ◽  
F. U. Ukodei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamins ◽  
P Value ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamin ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Imo State

Background: Deficiencies of nutrition are common during pregnancy especially in developing countries. Pregnant women in developing countries have been reported to consume diets that are low in minerals and vitamins. Inadequate dietary intake during pregnancy might be a high risk not only for the mother but also for the fetus. Deficiencies of antioxidant vitamins have been implicated in various reproductive disorders like infertility, congenital anomalies, pre-eclampsia, placental abruption, premature rupture of membranes, still births and low birth weight. Objective/Aim: This investigation was performed to compare the level of serum antioxidant vitamin E and Ascorbic Acid status in women with preeclampsia and normal pregnancy in Imo State. It was a randomized cross sectional study of 50 preeclampsia and 50 normotensive pregnant women attending the Dept. of Medicine and Antenatal clinic of specialist Hospital Umuguma, Owerri Imo State Nigeria. The study protocol was reviewed and the ethical committee and participants gave their consent. Data analysis was done using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. P-value of < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The mean antioxidant vitamins E and C were significantly lower in the preeclampsia group (0.29±0.07 and 0.31±0.20mg/dl) against the control (0.64±0.16 and 0.89±0.27mg/dl) P<0.05 respectively. Conclusion: The study showed significant decrease in the level of vitamin E and Ascorbic Acid suggesting the failure of compensatory antioxidant functions in preeclampsia women.

Assessment of the Use of Malaria Prophylaxis, (Intermittent Preventive Therapy) and Its Related Outcome among Pregnant Women in Imo State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Kenechi Uwakwe ◽  
Chukwuma Duru ◽  
Richard Oluoha ◽  
Kevin Diwe ◽  
Irene Merenu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preventive Therapy ◽  
Malaria Prophylaxis ◽  
Imo State
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