Nyandiva O Author
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Philadelphia-negative , chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms;
Department of Pathology, St Francis University college of Health and Allied Science, Tanzania
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
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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»