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Knowledge On Cause And Prevention Of Anaemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic
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(13). Socio-economic conditions, abnormal demands like multiple
pregnancies, teenage pregnancies, maternal illiteracy,
unemployment/underemployment, short pregnancy intervals, age of
gestation, primigravida and multigravida (15), smoking, excessive
alcohol consumption, are the main contributing factors of anaemia during
pregnancy (12).
Anaemia during pregnancy is a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and infants in developing
countries. In 2013, an estimated 289,000 women died worldwide.
Developing countries account for 99% (286 000) of the global maternal
deaths with sub- Saharan Africa region alone accounting for 62% (179
000). About 800 women a day are still dying from complications in
pregnancy and childbirth globally. Anaemia contributes to 20% of all
maternal deaths. Anaemia in pregnancy causes low birth weight (14),
fetal impairment and infant deaths . Iron deficiency anaemia affects the
development of the nation by decreasing the cognitive and motor
development of children and productivity of adults (16). Deficiency of
folic acid during pregnancy can result in developing neural tube defect
that develops in embryos during the first few weeks of pregnancy leading
to malformations of the spine, skull, and brain (17).
1.2 Statement of the problem
In
Nigeria, the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women is 55.1%. If
the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women is 40.0% or more, it is
considered as a severe public health problem (20). Anaemia is a major
cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and increases the
risks of foetal, neonatal and overall infant mortality. In 2013, an
estimated 289,000 women died worldwide. Developing countries account for
99% (286 000) of the global maternal deaths with sub- Saharan Africa
region alone accounting for 62% (179 000). About 800 women a day are
still dying from complications in pregnancy and childbirth globally
(18). Anaemia during pregnancy contributes to 20% of all maternal deaths
. According to the KDHS 2008-09, maternal deaths increased from
414/100,000 in 2003 to 488/100,000 in 2008-09 far from meeting MDG
target goals for maternal mortality. From this information it can be
estimated that the high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in
Nigeria is considered to be the main factor for maternal death(1).
Anaemia
during pregnancy is also a major risk factor for low birth weight,
preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction (19). Deficiency in
folic acid during pregnancy can result in serious neural tube defect,
heart defects and cleft lips (Wilcox et al., 2007), limb defects, and
urinary tract anomalies.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to examine knowledge on cause and prevention of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic with a special reference to mother and child hospital Akure, Ondo state. Specifically, the study examined the causes of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. The study also evaluate if pregnant women attending antenatal clinic have a knowledge on the prevention of anaemia. The study further find out the effect of anaemia on pregnant women a ... Continue reading---
