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Knowledge Of The Cause And Prevention Of Anaemia In Pregnancy Among Pregnant Mothers
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Problem Statement
In Nigeria, the prevalence of anaemia among
pregnant women is 55.1%. If the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant
women is 40.0% or more, it is considered as a severe public health
problem (McLean et al., 2008). Anaemia is a major cause of morbidity and
mortality in pregnant women and increases the risks of foetal, neonatal
and overall infant mortality (Akhtar and Hassan, 2012). In 2013, an
estimated 289,000 women died worldwide. Developing countries account for
99% (286 000) of the global maternal deaths with sub- Saharan Africa
region alone accounting for 62% (179 000). About 800 women a day are
still dying from complications in pregnancy and childbirth globally
(WHOa, 2015). Anaemia during pregnancy contributes to 20% of all
maternal deaths (WHOb, 2015).According to the KDHS 2008-09, maternal
deaths increased from 414/100,000 in 2003 to 488/100,000 in 2008-09 far
from meeting MDG target goals for maternal mortality. From this
information it can be estimated that the high prevalence of anaemia
among pregnant women in Nigeria is considered to be the main factor for
maternal death.
Anaemia during pregnancy is also a major risk factor
for low birth weight, preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction
(Banhidy F et al., 2011and Haggaz et al., 2010). Deficiency in folic
acid during pregnancy can result in serious neural tube defect (Wolff et
al., 2009), heart defects and cleft lips (Wilcox et al., 2007), limb
defects, and urinary tract anomalies (Goh and Koren, 2008).
Pregnant
women attending antenatal clinics in Nigeria are routinely put on iron
supplementation throughout their pregnancy. However, the prevalence of
anaemia among pregnant women is still high. Moreover the available data
concerning prevalence and specific ethologic factors of anaemia during
pregnancy in Nigeria are limited.
Hypothesis
HO: There are no
factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending ANC
during the second and third trimesters at UTUH cottage hospital
H1:
There are factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending
ANC during the second and third trimesters at UTUH cottage hospital
Research Questions
1.What
is the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal
clinic during the second and third trimesters at UTUH cottage hospital?
2.What
are the factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending
antenatal clinic during the second and third trimesters at UTUH cottage
hospital?
3.What are the causes of anaemia among pregnant women
attending antenatal clinic during the second and third trimesters at
UTUH cottage hospital
Objectives
Broad objective
To determine
prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women
attending antenatal clinic during the second and third trimesters at
UTUH cottage hospital, Nairobi.
Specific objectives
To determine
the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal
clinic during the second and third trimesters at UTUH cottage hospital
To
identify factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending
antenatal clinic during the second and third trimesters at UTUH cottage
hospital
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