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Factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women in Rwanda: an analysis of the Rwanda demographic and health survey of 2020.

Lilian NuwabaineJoseph KawukiLivingstone KamogaQuraish SserwanjaGhislaine GatasiElorm DonkorLinet M MutisyaJohn Baptist Asiimwe
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2024)
The study findings indicate a high prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy, which was associated with several socio-demographics. There is a need for setting up mobile clinics and health facilities in hard-to-reach areas for easy accessibility to early anaemia screening services. Conducting mass screening for anaemia targeting pregnant women who are not working, the unmarried, and those with a low wealth index would also be beneficial. The intake of locally available iron rich foods and/ or bio-fortified foods is also recommended.
Keyphrases
  • iron deficiency
  • pregnant women
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • public health
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • cancer therapy
  • preterm birth
  • body mass index
  • drug delivery
  • health promotion