Incidence and factors on anaemia during pregnancy in China: a multicentre prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As anaemia during pregnancy is common in China, we sought to investigate the incidence and influencing factors on maternal anemia in the northern part of China.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study from October 2020 to June 2024 at 13 hospitals in China, enrolling 18 416 pregnant women aged ≥18 years who had regular prenatal examinations, Their data (location, history of anaemia, and haemoglobin (Hb) test results) were collected via an app data collection platform. They were enrolled after providing informed consent in the first trimester at 11-13 weeks, and followed up at 24-27 gestational weeks, 32-35 gestational weeks, and ≥36 weeks. They provided information independently and uploaded their laboratory test results in the form of photographs at each

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904026 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature