Background of the Study: Even if anaemia is a worldwide public health problem affecting numerous people in all age groups, particularly the burden of the problem is higher among pregnant women. This study in aimed to assess prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Dhiraj Hospital Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara.
Objective of the Study
1. To assess the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Dhiraj Hospital Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara.
2. To identify associated factors of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Dhiraj Hospital Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara.
3. To associate the Prevalence of anaemia with selected Demographic variables among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Dhiraj Hospital Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara.
Material and Method: The study is based on quantitative approach it consist of 4 steps: Identifying the objective of study, expanding the mean of attaining the objectives, collecting of data and analysing data. In this research study a descriptive survey design was used. The study conducted at Dhiraj Hospital, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara. The sample of the study was selected by using of Non-probability consecutive sampling technique. The sample size 150 pregnant women of Dhiraj Hospital Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara. Data was analysed by using Descriptive statistics to analyse the study variables and sample demographics (Frequency, percentage). Chi square used to associate presence of anaemia with demographic variable Multiple Regression (AOR) used to identify risk factors of anaemia.
Result: In this study overall prevalence of anaemia using a cut off level of haemoglobin <11gm/dl among pregnant women was 73.98%. Out of 111 anaemic pregnant women, 22.66% were having Mild anaemia, 48.66% were having Moderate anaemia and 2.66% were having severely anaemia. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk of anaemia is a highest among pregnant women with multigravida with (AOR=1.332, df=95%, CI=0.328-5.407), Number of gravidity ≥5 (AOR=0.88, df=95%, CI=0.512-1.785), Birth interval of 1year (AOR=0.747, df=95%, CI=0.732-1.251), 2nd Trimester (AOR=0.854, df=95%, CI=0.137-1.906), Lack of Follow up (AOR=1.234, df=95%, CI=0.422-3.609), Chronic illness (AOR=1.110, df=95%, CI=0.344-3.583), lack of knowledge about anaemia (AOR=0.931, df=95%, CI=0.394-2.200), Contraceptives methods copper-T (AOR=2.953, df=95%, CI=0.308-4.870), Lack of Iron supplements (AOR=3.008, df=95%,CI=1.281-7.063), Excessive menstrual bleeding(AOR=0.211, df=95%, CI=0.072-0.615), History of malaria attack (AOR=0.777, df=95%, CI=0.132-4.571),History of abortion (AOR=0.973, df=95%, CI=0.305-3.103), Vegetarian (AOR=0.502, df=95%, CI=0.167-1.509), Not taking Fruit and Vegetables (AOR=0.613, df=95%, CI=0.154-2.433),consumption of tea/coffee before/after meal (AOR=6.540, df=95%, CI=0.041-1.198), eat Non Nutritive substance (AOR=0.676, df=95%, CI=0.148-3.080),Chatting while eating (AOR=0.181, df=95%, CI=0.055-0.597), Watching TV while eating (AOR=0.092, df=95%, CI=0.027-0.312).
Discussion and Conclusion: Anaemia continues to be a major problem in developing countries with poor maternal and neonatal outcome. Knowledge about prevalence and associate factors can improve both maternal and neonatal outcome.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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