Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda.

ABSTRACT: Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global public health issue, associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. While the prevalence and impact of anemia in pregnancy have been well-documented in general populations, the burden and severity of anemia among pregnant refugee women particularly those residing in the West Nile region of Uganda, remain unknown. Our study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of anemia in this specific population to address this critical knowledge gap. Between 1st April and 30th June 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending the antenatal care clinic at 3 health centers serving the refugee communities in Adjumani district, Uganda. Anemia in pregnancy was defined as a hemoglobin (Hb) level of < 1

SUBMITTER: Bongomin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12373188 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature