Anemia among pregnant women in the northwest of Libya
1 PhD student in biochemistry department, Memorial Canada.
2 Higher institute of science and medical technology/Jado.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020, 12(03), 150-154.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2020.12.3.0293
Publication history:
Received on 08 September 2020; revised on 23 September 2020; accepted on 25 September 2020
Abstract:
Anemia is a significant public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries, leading to mortality and morbidity in women and children. Anemia may cause low birth weight and premature birth, and increase the risk of maternal mortality due to bleeding and other delivery complications. However, iron deficiency is the most cause of anemia. Therefore, our primary objective is to estimate the prevalence of anemia in the northwest part of Libya. A hundred pregnant women participated in this study. Hemoglobin (Hb) level, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and iron concentration were measured. In addition to that, a questionnaire was completed to collect information such as age, education, medication, and whether the participants drink tea or coffee after a meal. The level of anemia was very high; it was found that 72% of pregnant women. Out of this, 66.6%, 30.5%, and 2.9% were mild, moderate, and severe anemia, respectively.
Keywords:
Anemia; Hb; MCV; Pregnant
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