Assessment of Anemia in Pregnant Mothers Attending in Antenatal Clinic, TUTH

Abstract

This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to identify the anemia in pregnant women on the basis of Hb % level who were attending antenatal clinic in TUTH.A total of 687 pregnant mothers were selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique in 2068 Kartic to 2068 Poush. Data was collected through analysis records of antenatal card. The obtained data was analyzed by using descriptive (frequency and percentage) statistics. 

The findings of the study revealed that 46.7% pregnant women belong to 21-25 yrs age group. The majority (58.5%) pregnant women were primi and 16.8% pregnant women had moderate anemia(7-11gm Hb level).37.7% pregnant women were term pregnant. Likewise, 11.2% of primi gravid mothers had moderate anemia and only 5.6% multi gravid mothers. It shows that primi gravid mothers had higher prevalence of anemia than multi gravid. 

The study findings concluded that prevention and control of anemia must be offered to all pregnant mothers. Antenatal care must include supplementation of iron and folic acid, teaching on iron containing diet and personal hygiene.