Risk factors for anaemia among pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Upper East Region, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anaemia in pregnancy (AIP) is a public health concern due to its devastating effects on women and their unborn babies, resulting in increased maternal and neonatal deaths in developing countries. Despite several Ghanaian health policies to combat AIP, AIP is still on the rise. It becomes imperative to identify geographic-specific factors for developing appropriate interventions for the management of AIP. However, Kassena Nankana West District (KNWD) in the Upper East Region of Ghana lacks a study on anaemia risk factors, therefore, this study estimated the prevalence and risk factors for anaemia among pregnant women in the district.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2023 in the KNWD. Approximately 376 pregnant women in their thir

SUBMITTER: Asobuno C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563379 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature