Publication: Anaemia among Third-trimester Pregnant Women in a Community Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Date
2023
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Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
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Introduction: Anaemia has haemoglobin levels of less than 11/100 ml in the first and third trimesters and less than 10/100 ml in the second. Maternal anaemia is a global health issue that has a negative impact on neonatal outcomes. The prevalence is more common in developing nations like Nepal. Positive correlations have been found between third-trimester maternal haemoglobin and neonatal birth weight. Our study aimed to find out the prevalence of anaemia among third-trimester of pregnant women in a community hospital.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the outpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from September 2020 to September 2021. Ethical approval was taken from the Nepal health research council (Registration number: 577/2020P). The haemoglobin level of 375 participants was recorded. Data were analyzed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22. Convenience sampling was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.
Results: Out of a total of 375 pregnant females in the third trimester, 31 (8.27%) (5.48-11.06, 95% Confidence Interval) were anaemia.
Conclusions: The prevalence of anaemia was lower as compared to other studies done in similar settings.
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Kamal Kandel
Matrishisu Miteri Hospital, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
Bhavana paudel
Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Eva Gauchan
Department of Paediatrics, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
Suraj Adhikari
Matrishisu Miteri Hospital, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
Nisha Khadka
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Om Hospital and Research Centre, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Prashant Chaulagain
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Prakash Banjade
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Ananta Hari Paudel
Matrishisu Miteri Hospital, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
Keywords
Anemia, Maternal-child health services, Prevalence