scholarly journals Sociodemographic and Obstetric Characteristics of Anaemic Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Bolgatanga Regional Hospital

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Ahenkorah ◽  
Kwabena Nsiah ◽  
Peter Baffoe
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domestic Livestock ◽  
Obstetric Factors ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy

The study determined the sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics of pregnant women which contribute to the risk of developing anaemia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 pregnant women attending their first antenatal visit at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital Antenatal Clinic. Anaemia was significantly associated (p<0.05) with younger maternal age, parity, gravidity, trimester of pregnancy, and source of drinking water. Multivariate logistic regression identified the following factors with adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI): unemployment (aOR = 4.76 (CI: 2.26–11.33);p<0.0001), rural dwelling (aOR = 3.10 (CI: 2.16–4.91);p=0.0071), primigravida (aOR = 2.13 (CI: 1.34–3.18);p=0.0201), nulliparity (aOR = 1.92 (CI: 1.23–2.86);p=0.0231), first antenatal visit at second trimester (aOR = 1.71 (CI: 1.33–3.12);p=0.0149) and first antenatal visit at third trimester (aOR = 2.73 (CI: 1.24–4.35);p=0.0017), drinking from well and boreholes (aOR = 2.78 (CI: 2.27–5.21);p<0.0001), and the presence of domestic livestock (aOR = 2.15 (CI: 1.33–3.68);p=0.0019). This study has shown the various sociodemographic and obstetric factors which significantly contribute to anaemia in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Iron deficiency among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samson Udho ◽  
Joyce Nankumbi ◽  
Mariam Namutebi ◽  
Grace Ndeezi ◽  
Joshua Epuitai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iron Supplements ◽  
The Third

Abstract Background Iron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia among pregnant women in Uganda. However, due to the high cost of biochemical tests required to determine iron deficiency, the prevalence and factors associated with iron deficiency remain largely unstudied in our setting. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of iron deficiency and its associated factors among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic, Lira District-Uganda.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Maternal serum ferritin was used as a measure of iron deficiency and was determined using a Cobas 6000 Automated Analyzer. Iron deficiency was based on serum ferritin of <30 μg/L. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain the characteristics of the study participants. Binary and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify the associated factors.Results The prevalence of iron deficiency was 45%. Non-adherence to iron supplements (AOR: 2.05 95% CI: 1.02-4.12) & third trimester pregnancy (AOR: 1.88 95% CI: 1.20-2.94) were significantly associated with iron deficiency during pregnancy.Conclusion Nearly 5 in 10 of the participants had iron deficiency. Iron deficiency during pregnancy was associated with non-adherence to iron supplements and being in the third trimester of pregnancy. Midwives should encourage pregnant women to adhere to iron supplements during pregnancy especially pregnant women who are in the third trimester.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anaemia Among Pregnant Women in Third Trimester and Its Effect on Pregnancy Outcome at Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital, Birgunj

Med Phoenix ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Ravi Kumar Shah ◽  
Jagat Prasad Deep ◽  
Zarin Rahman ◽  
Pravin Shah ◽  
Neha Nayak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pregnancy Outcome ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Fetal Outcome ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is a global health challenge. It is the commonest medical disorder of pregnancy and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Main cause of anaemia in obstetrics is iron deficiency. There are specific risks for the mother and the fetus such as intrauterine growth retardation, prematurity, and blood transfusion. Hence, the importance of giving iron in the antenatal period and to be continued postnatally. Objectives: The study was conducted to determine the overall prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women presenting in third trimester and its effect on pregnancy outcome. Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study done at National Medical College & Teaching Hospital from September 2015 to August 2016. During the study period 2048 pregnant women attended antenatal clinic in third trimester. Among 2048, 1200 were booked cases and out of these women with haemoglobin less than 11gm/dl were labeled as anaemia. The prevalence was calculated along with the maternal and fetal outcome. Result: Among 2048, 1200 were booked cases, 368 (30.66%) were anemic, 66.30% were multigravida, 67.93% in age group of 21-30 years, 284 patients came for delivery. In 14.08% patients there was preterm labour, apgar score less than 7 in 66.19% babies. Majority of neonate weighed between 2.0 - 2.5kg (49.29%). Perinatal deaths were 2.81%. Conclusion: Anaemia in pregnancy need awareness about early and regular antenatal care with oral iron supplementation. Correction of anaemia will reduce the maternal and fetal complications.  

Covariates of Pica among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Kawempe Hospital, Kampala, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Nakiyemba ◽  
Susan Obore ◽  
Milton Musaba ◽  
Julius Wandabwa ◽  
Paul Kiondo
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third ◽  
In Pregnancy

Pica is the craving and purposive eating of nonfood items. It is common worldwide and presents among vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. Its etiology and health consequences are not well understood. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and covariates of pica among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe hospital in Uganda. We conducted a cross-sectional study from July 2019 to December 2019. Participants in this study were 307 pregnant women who had come to attend antenatal clinic at the hospital. The prevalence of pica was computed. Bivariate and multivariable analysis was done to establish the factors that were independently associated with pica. The prevalence of pica was 57%. The most common type of pica was geophagia (eating clay and sand) followed by pagophagia (eating ice). Of the women who practiced pica, half consumed the nonfood items daily. Factors independently associated with pica were being in the third trimester (adjusted OR [aOR]: 3.60; 95% CI: 1.36–9.48] and having nausea in pregnancy (aOR: 2.11; 95% CI: 1.20–3.70). At Kawempe hospital, pica is common among women who attend the antenatal clinic and is associated with having nausea in pregnancy and being in the third trimester. Health workers need to counsel pregnant women about the dangers of pica so as to reduce helminth infections and micronutrient deficiency associated with it.

scholarly journals Prevalence & Factors Associated With Anxiety Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic of a Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
R Paudel ◽  
S Paudyal ◽  
S Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Postpartum Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Anxiety during pregnancy is an important predictor of postpartum anxiety. Pregnancy is a time of increased vulnerability for the development of anxiety. Maternal anxiety may also have an impact on the developing fetus. The current study aims to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety during pregnancy. Material and Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 pregnant women during the antenatal period. A purposive sampling technique was used and data collection was done from November 15, 2019, to December 14, 2019. Ethical permission was obtained from the concerned authority. All pregnant women were interviewed during their antenatal visit and a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze and interpretation of the findings. Results: The prevalence of anxiety was 32.6%. Among them, 18.9% had borderline anxiety and 13.7% had abnormal anxiety. More than one-fifth (21.1%) of pregnant women were worried about the sex of the baby. Although, 68.4% of them had occasionally felt tense, and 75.8% had worried thoughts from time to time. Anxiety during pregnancy was significantly associated with gravida, history of abortion, maternal desire regarding the pregnancy and worry about the sex of a fetus (p<0.05). Conclusion: The status of anxiety was quite common during pregnancy and its occurrence is associated with the pregnant woman's gravida, history of abortion, intention of pregnancy and worried about the sex of a fetus. Antenatal screening for anxiety should be carried out early from the antenatal clinics for improving the psychological well-being of women.

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

scholarly journals Health anxiety and related factors among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Najmieh Saadati ◽  
Poorandokht Afshari ◽  
Hatam Boostani ◽  
Maryam Beheshtinasab ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many countries around the world and Iran was no exception. The aim of this study was to evaluate health anxiety of Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 300 pregnant women in different trimesters (n = 100 in each trimester) were recruited. A demographic questionnaire and the Health Anxiety Questionnaire were used to collect data. Scores of < 27, 27–34 and more than 35 were defined as low, moderate and high health anxiety, respectively. Due to nationwide restrictions, data were collected through social media groups. Chi-square tests, ANOVA and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results Mean (SD) total anxiety scores were 22.3 ± 9.5, 24.6 ± 9.3 and 25.4 ± 10.6 in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. 9, 13 and 21% of women had severe anxiety in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. Women in the third trimester had significantly higher health anxiety scores than those in the first trimester (p = 0.045). Conclusion At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy were more worried about consequences of disease, but total health anxiety scores were significantly higher among women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Health care providers should pay more attention to the mental health of pregnant women in times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Tokophobia and Anxiety in Pregnant Women during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Poland—A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 714
Author(s):  
Marta Makara-Studzińska ◽  
Kornelia Zaręba ◽  
Natalia Kawa ◽  
Dorota Matuszyk
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
High Level ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire

SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus emerged in the world at the end of 2019. The introduction of a number of restrictions had a significant effect on numerous aspects of human life with particular influence being exerted on pregnant women and their sense of security. The study aimed to assess the level of anxiety and its main determinants in women in the third trimester of pregnancy during the coronavirus pandemic. The study technique included the present purposely designed questionnaire, Labor Anxiety Questionnaire (KLPII), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The study was conducted in a group of 315 women in the third trimester of pregnancy. A total of 258 women (81.9%) completed the questionnaire in May 2020, and 57 of them (18.1%) completed it in October 2020. The overall analysis of the Labor Anxiety Questionnaire and the STAI inventory revealed a high level of anxiety, particularly situational anxiety, in pregnant women during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The age and financial status of the women were the factors which contributed to the intensification of tokophobia. Women interviewed in October 2020 were characterized by higher tokophobia levels compared to the respondents included in May 2020. It seems justified to in-crease the vigilance in the diagnostics of possible mental disorders in the perinatal period during pandemic.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study to assess etiology and associated factors for anaemia during first trimester of pregnancy in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: a protocol

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Gayani Amarasinghe ◽  
Vasana Mendis ◽  
Thilini Agampodi
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy, which can lead to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, is a significant global health problem. Despite Sri Lanka’s strong public health system and commitment towards prevention, maternal anaemia remains a major problem in the country. While prevention is focused on iron deficiency, detailed etiological studies on this topic are scarce. Moreover, estimates of socio demographic and economic factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy, which can provide important clues for anaemia control, are also lacking. This study aims to evaluate the hemoglobin distribution, spatial distribution, etiology and associated factors for anaemia in pregnant women in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Methods: This is a cross sectional study of pregnant women in their first trimester registered for antenatal care from July to September 2019 in the Anuradhapura district. The minimal sample size was calculated to be 1866. Initial data collection has already been carried out in special field clinics for pregnant women between June to October 2019. An interviewer-administered questionnaire, a self-completed dietary questionnaire and an examination checklist were used for data collection. In addition, all participants underwent complete blood count testing. Further investigations are being conducted for predicting the etiology of anaemia based on a developed algorithm (such as high-performance liquid chromatography [HPLC] and peripheral blood film analysis). Discussion: Being the largest study on anaemia during pregnancy in a single geographical area in Sri Lanka, this study will provide important clues about geographical clustering of anaemia cases with similar etiology, associated factors and etiologies which would help to develop interventions to improve the health of pregnant women in the area. The possibility of selection bias is a potential limitation associated with the study design.

scholarly journals Awareness and perception of epidural labor analgesia among pregnant women visiting antenatal clinic in National Referral Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Tandin Tshomo ◽  
Karma Tenzin ◽  
Jamphel Tshering
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Epidural Analgesia ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Labour Pain ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Labour Analgesia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Labour Epidural Analgesia

Aims: To assess the awareness and perception of labour epidural analgesia among pregnant women visiting the antenatal clinic. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study. Study participants included pregnant women visiting the antenatal clinic during 2nd and 3 rd trimester conducted from 21 st September 2018 till 20 th September 2019. Data were collected by using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Ethics approval was granted by the research Ethics Board of health, Bhutan. Results: Total 450 parturients participated in this study; 61.4% of the participants knew that labour epidural services were available and 37.5% got information through media. A total of 57.3% of respondents had severe fear about labour pain; 62.4% had severe fear about delivery complication; 85.2% thought that epidural labour analgesia was a good method of pain relief; and 67% were willing to accept it for their current pregnancy. However, 86.6% would recommend epidural labour analgesia as an option of pain relief to other pregnant women. Conclusion: Awareness about the availability of labour epidural analgesia services needs to be improved, as a majority of the parturient was keen to avail epidural analgesia after the information about its availability was provided.

scholarly journals Methodology utilized in the socio-economic determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Katutura, Windhoek: Namibia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Taimi Nauiseb ◽  
Susie-Ubomba Jaswa
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
Pregnant Adolescent

This study focuses on the methodology utilized in the study of the socio-economic determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Katutura, Windhoek: Namibia. The following aspects were explained, processed and methods use to conduct the study, the framework of the study, the procedures in selecting the participants and setting of the interviews. The aim of this study was to collect detailed information to explore the socio-economic determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Katutura, Windhoek: Namibia.The clinical study was a descriptive, cross-sectional study of three months duration. Semi-structured interviews methods were utilized to collect the data. A random sampling method was use to select the participant e.g. every second pregnant adolescent was interviewed.The interviews were done on specific days, Mondays and Thursdays, which were the follow-up days for antenatal clinic. Study participants were selected from a population of pregnant women attending the Katutura antenatal clinic. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were adhered in the selection process. Study population was all pregnant women attending the Katutura antenatal clinic during the time of the study. The study sample of 150 pregnant adolescent were accepted into the study. Data analysis; mixed methods analysis was used to interpret the data.Based on some the findings of the study 89% of the pregnant adolescent falls between the ages 17-21 who visited the ante -natal clinic. The majority interviewed represents 65% of the highest-grade completed grade 8-10. The mean age of the first intercourse is 16.5 years.

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