Screening and treatment practices for iron deficiency in anaemic pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy is a significant contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally. Despite international and national guidelines for its screening and treatment, knowledge and prescription practices of healthcare providers vary.

Aim

To determine maternal healthcare workers' screening and treatment practices for iron deficiency in anaemic pregnancy women in two states in Nigeria.

Methodology

This cross-sectional study sampled maternal healthcare workers from 84 randomly selected public health facilities in Lagos and Kano States. Data on methods of diagnosis and prescription practices for iron deficiency anaemia were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Means and percentages were reported using probabil

SUBMITTER: Babah OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581334 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature