The prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency among pregnant Ghanaian women, a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational iron deficiency (ID) can be deleterious to mother and fetus. However, iron status is not routinely measured during pregnancy in Ghana. Therefore, the scope of ID in this population is unknown.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of anemia and ID across pregnancy in the Central Region of Ghana.

Methods

Women were recruited during their 1st trimester of pregnancy (< 13 weeks; n = 116) and followed through to their 2nd (n = 71) and 3rd (n = 71) trimesters. Data on socio-demographic variables, weekly intake of iron-rich foods and vitamin C-rich fruits were collected. Blood samples were drawn and the concentrations of hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin (Ft), serum iron (sFe), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), were measured; transferrin saturation (TSAT) w

SUBMITTER: Pobee RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990185 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature