Factors contributing to low haemoglobin level of pregnant women during the third trimester of pregnancy at Nandom Municipality, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During pregnancy, the body's iron needs significantly rise as the mother's blood volume expands, and the foetus undergoes growth and development. According to global statistics, 56% of pregnant women in Low-and-middle income countries suffer from anaemia. The study therefore assessed the factors contributing to low haemoglobin levels of pregnant women during the third trimester of pregnancy at Nandom of Ghana.

Methods

This study utilized an analytic cross-sectional design and a quantitative data collection method to fulfil its specific objectives. The study recruited pregnant women in their third trimester who were receiving antenatal care services. Simple random sampling was used to select 404 participants.

Results

The prevalence of anaemia in the Nandom m

SUBMITTER: Barimah AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12918430 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature