Unveiling The Burden of Anaemia: Socio-Demographic and Obstetric Determinants Among Pregnant Women in Mehsana District, Gujarat

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dc.contributor.authorLodha, NAen_US
dc.contributor.authorBhabhor, HLen_US
dc.contributor.authorBhabhor, UHen_US
dc.contributor.authorDevalia, JDen_US
dc.contributor.authorChhaya, JDen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-13T09:54:24Z
dc.date.available2025-08-13T09:54:24Z
dc.date.issued2025-03
dc.description.abstractBackground: Anemia is a leading contributor to maternal mortality in India. Early identification and timely intervention during pregnancy can help prevent adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women and identify associated socio-demographic and obstetric factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among pregnant women. Based on a reported prevalence of 62.6% from NFHS-5 data, a sample size of 239 was calculated. For simplicity and completeness, a total of 250 samples were included in the study. Participants were selected using systematic random sampling, and data were collected using a pretested proforma from Obstretic and Gynecology OPD. Descriptive statistics were applied to determine the prevalence and severity of anaemia, and statistical tests were conducted to assess associations. Results: The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was 78.8%. Moderate anaemia was observed in 66.5% of cases, mild anaemia in 28.9%, and severe anaemia in 4.6%. Significant associations were found between anaemia and factors such as education level, locality, social class, husband’s education, pregnancy interval, and complications in previous pregnancies. Conclusions: A high prevalence of anaemia was observed among pregnant women, with multiple contributing factors identified. Comprehensive interventions, including counselling, screening, and health education, are recommended to address and reduce the high burden of anaemia in this population.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Community Medicine, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Navsari, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Physiology, GMERS Medical College, Valsad, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Navsari, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationLodha NA, Bhabhor HL, Bhabhor UH, Devalia JD, Chhaya JD. Unveiling The Burden of Anaemia: Socio-Demographic and Obstetric Determinants Among Pregnant Women in Mehsana District, Gujarat. National Journal of Medical Research . 2025 Mar; 15(1): 50-56en_US
dc.identifier.issn2249-4995
dc.identifier.issn2277-8810
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/252804
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMedsci Publicationsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume15en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.55489/njmr.150120251044en_US
dc.subjectAnaemiaen_US
dc.subjectDeterminantsen_US
dc.subjectPregnancyen_US
dc.subjectPrevalenceen_US
dc.titleUnveiling The Burden of Anaemia: Socio-Demographic and Obstetric Determinants Among Pregnant Women in Mehsana District, Gujaraten_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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