Testing and treating anaemia in pregnant women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anaemia during pregnancy is a significant public health problem, disproportionately affecting women in low-and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, anaemia affects 38.6% of pregnant women. Although much is known about the prevention of anaemia in pregnancy, it is unknown how women are tested and treated. This study therefore aimed to describe how pregnant women in Bangladesh are tested for anaemia, including variations by social and equity dimensions. We also aimed to explore how women are treated for anaemia and use of intravenous iron in pregnancy.

Methods

An interviewer-administered cross-sectional survey was conducted in Narayanganj district, Bangladesh, with analysis limited to women who had previously been pregnant (n=1000). Outcomes of interest were an

SUBMITTER: Verbunt E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273131 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature