Determinants of Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Public Health Facilities at Durame Town: Unmatched Case Control Study.
Fekede WeldekidanMesfin Kote DebereMeseret GirmaNegussie BotiTeklemariam Gultie KetemaPublished in: Anemia (2018)
Parasitic infection, additional diet during pregnancy, consuming tea/coffee immediately after food, meat consumption, previous heavy menstrual blood flow, and occupational status of women were significant factors associated with anemia among pregnant women. Therefore, anemia prevention strategy should include promotion of counseling on additional diet during pregnancy, preventing parasitic infection, and increasing employment opportunities for women.
Keyphrases
- blood flow
- iron deficiency
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- weight loss
- physical activity
- pregnancy outcomes
- pregnant women
- south africa
- primary care
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- preterm birth
- adipose tissue
- tertiary care
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- climate change
- risk assessment
- human health
- mental health