PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY AT ANTENATAL CARE BOOKING IN JIGAWA, NORTH-WEST NIGERIA
Abdullahi Abba Habib*, Yamuna Aminu Kani1, Nabila Ado Ya’u Musa Saulawa Ibrahim, Mubarak Abdulkareem Jabbo and Usman Idris Takai
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Anaemia in pregnancy is a major reproductive health problem and an important cause of foeto-maternal morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy, its severity and possible correlates. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out among 250 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. A pretested structured interviewer questionnaire was used to collect relevant biodata, obstetric and medical history. Packed cell volume (PCV) of each pregnant woman was determined. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 21.0. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean PCV was 29.8 + 4.2 and the prevalence of anaemia was 69.2%. Majority (58.4%) of the anaemic pregnant women had moderate anaemia, and 1.7% had severe anaemia. Most (31.2%) of the participants were multiparous and 81.2% had either no formal, or only primary level of education. Conclusion: The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy was high. Improved dietary intake of nutritious foods and socio-economic condition may help reduce the prevalence and severity of anaemia in pregnancy.
Keywords: Anaemia, Packed cell volume, Pregnant, Factors.
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