Yogas G Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Anemia; , Antenatal clinics; , Pregnant women
Department of Gynaecology, University of Asmara, Asmara, Eritrea
It was a facility predicated cross-sectional descriptive study that involved 300 enceinte women attending antenatal clinics at Mkomaindo District Hospital culled by convenient non probability sampling method. Data was amassed by utilizing face-to face interview utilizing standardized open ended questionnaires and observation of the Reproductive and Child Health card number 1
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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»