Prevalence and associated factors of postpartum anemia after cesarean delivery in public hospitals of Awi zone, North West Ethiopia, 2023; a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia is a serious global public health problem, especially in developing nations. Anemia during pregnancy is appropriately recognized, whereas postpartum anemia especially after cesarean delivery in Ethiopia has received very little attention. Due to this it leads to poor quality of life, palpitations, an increase in maternal infections, exhaustion, diminished cognitive function and postpartum depression. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of postpartum anemia after cesarean delivery in public hospitals of Awi zone, North West Ethiopia, 2023.

Method

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 395 mothers who gave birth by cesarean delivery from May 1-30, 2023. Data were collected using a pretested checklist

SUBMITTER: Habtamu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760021 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature