A Study to Assess the Incidence and Level of Knowledge about Anemia among Pregnant Women Selected Hospitals of Bagalkot Karnataka

Sharanamma Basavantraya Bantanur, Jayashri G Itti, Mskavita S Patil

Abstract: Background and Objective: Anemia in pregnancy is a public health problem in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and adverse perinatal outcomes of anemia among pregnant women in selected hospitals of Bagalkot. Methods: This was a follow - up study conducted from 2021 to 2022. A total 220 pregnant women were enrolled in this study. Interviews were conducted followed by determination of hemoglobin level. Women were followed up at delivery and at 7 days and 28 days after delivery. Results: A total of 220 women were included in this analysis. Their mean age was 25.8 (SD5.73). The prevalence of anaemia was 18.0% and 2% had severe anemia during pregnancy. At delivery, there were 10 stillbirths, 16 low birth weight (LBW) newborn, and 2 preterm birth cases. No association was found between anemia and LBW, preterm birth, or stillbirths. Conclusion: Anemia in pregnancy was a mild public health problem in the study setting of selected hospitals of Bagalkot Karnataka.

Keywords: Anemia, Pregnant Women, Pregnancy

How to Cite?: Sharanamma Basavantraya Bantanur, Jayashri G Itti, Mskavita S Patil, "A Study to Assess the Incidence and Level of Knowledge about Anemia among Pregnant Women Selected Hospitals of Bagalkot Karnataka", Volume 11 Issue 6, June 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1598-1604, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22608121802, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22608121802