Gnoscience Journal of Clinical and Public Health
Anemia in Pregnancy and Its Association with Antenatal Care
Maisha Mehjabin, Momena Shirin
Background. Anemia in pregnancy is common in low- and middle-income countries and is usually due to iron deficiency. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and its association with antenatal care among pregnant women in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
Methods. This was a cross-sectional study of 480 pregnant women in their third trimester. Anthropometric and biochemical data were collected to assess the nutritional and health status of the women. An interview schedule, a structured questionnaire, and medical reports were used to collect the necessary data, and SPSS was used for the analysis.
Results. Anemia was present in 59% of the participants, which is alarming. Overall, 34% of the women were mildly anemic, 19% were moderately anemic, and 6% were severely anemic. Almost all of the respondents had received antenatal care. In total, 45.6% of the participants visited antenatal clinics 4-6 times. The number of ANC visits was not associated with anemia (p-value = .179), but diet pattern and occupation were significantly associated with the presence of anemia (p-value < 0.05).
Conclusion. Pregnant women should attend antenatal care for health monitoring, take iron supplements, and maintain a balanced diet for a healthy pregnancy and to avoid anemia during gestation.
Keywords: Anemia; Iron deficiency; Antenatal care; Pregnancy
Journal Information
- Journal Name: Gnoscience Journal of Clinical and Public Health
- Journal Abbreviation: Gnoscience J Clin Public Health
- Journal Code: GJCPH
- Frequency of Publication: One Issue a Year
- Language: English
- Starting Year: 2026
- Subject: Clinical, Medial and Public Health
- Review Process: Single-Blind Peer-Review by Referees
- Time to 1st Decision: 1 to 3 weeks from date of submission
- Time to Acceptance: 3 to 6 weeks, depending upon the required revision cycles
- Time to Publication: 1 week from date of final submission
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