Chikomele JR Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Antenatal , Anemia; , Pregnant women, Antenatal clinics;
Department of Internal Medicine, Archbishop James University College, Songea, Tanzania
Introduction: In most developing countries, anemia is one of the most commonly encountered medical disorders during pregnancy and affects approximately two-thirds of the pregnant women. It is a cause of serious concern as, besides many other adverse effects on the mother and the fetus it contributes significantly high maternal morbidity and mortality and economic burden.
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Author(s): Nyandiva O, Yogas G, Chikomele JR and Mghanga FP
Introduction: In most developing countries, anemia is one of the most commonly encountered medical disorders during pregnancy and affects approximately two-thirds of the pregnant women. It is a cause of serious concern as, besides many other adverse effects on the mother and the fetus it contributes significantly high maternal morbidity and mortality and economic burden. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the prevalence, severity and determinants of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Masasi District, Mtwara, September 2017. Methodology: The study was conducted at Mkomaindo District Hospital, Masasi district, Mtwara region. It was a facility predicated cross-sectional descriptive study that involved 300 enceinte women attendin... view moreĀ»