Frequency Of Anaemia In Pregnant Women Of Age B/W 18-30 In Opd Of Gynaecology Department Of Dhq Hospital Sahiwal

Abstract

Anemia is considered a severe public health problem by World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia with associated risk factors in pregnant women.This study was done in OPD of gyanecology department of DHQ HOSPITAL SAHIWAL by using cross-sectional study. The study was conducted from 10th June 2015 to 18th August 2015 with the sample size of 50 pregnant women, selected through convenient sampling. Data was collected through questionnaire comprising of close ended questions including history of hemorrhage, intake of iron supplements, green leafy vegetables and meat, status of pregnancy either primigravida or multigravida.

Anemia was more prevalent in 78% women who are uneducated, had poor sanitary condition, less

intake of iron and meat, had history of heavy menstruation and postpartum haemorrhage.

Anemia in pregnant women is a public health problem, coexisting with iron, folate and vitamin B12 deficiency. Hence to overcome the prevalence of anemia, anemia control programs with reasonable care should be recommended.