Correlation between Anaemia and Perceived Stress in Antenatal Women Attending Antenatal Clinics
Abstract: Perceived stress is defined as the feelings or thoughts that an individual has about how much a stressful event or situation occurs at a given time or over a given period. Anemia has serious short- and long-term consequences during pregnancy and beyond, such as the increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and delayed cognitive development in children. The aim of this study is to identify the correlation between anemia and Perceived stress in pregnant women. Data and Methods: A cross-sectional study, was conducted on pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinics. Women with a known history of psychiatric illness, Intellectual disability, or surgical or medical co-morbidities (Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Cardiovascular diseases, thyroid disorders), any stressful life events prior to pregnancy, and women who did not give consent for the study will be excluded from the study. Hemoglobin (Hb) concentration was measured by collecting a venous blood sample and applying it to aHb analyzer. Based on the hemoglobin concentration study subjects were divided into two subgroups: The anemic group (Hb
Keywords: Anemia, perceived stress, pregnancy, Hemoglobin Concentration
How to Cite?: Dr. Renu Mounika .T, Dr. E. Ananda Reddy, "Correlation between Anaemia and Perceived Stress in Antenatal Women Attending Antenatal Clinics", Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 408-410, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23308152321, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23308152321